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    Burrata Caprese Sandwich

    Published: Jul 28, 2022 by Ayeh Manfre 2 Comments

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    This Burrata Caprese Sandwich uses classic ingredients in tomato, burrata and pesto to make a mouthwatering sandwich!

    Caprese sandwich stacked and cut in half

    Take a famous classic up a notch with this Burrata Caprese Sandwich! With only 3 ingredients, it’s super easy and tastes unreal!

    You can even turn this into more of an appetizer (apperitivo). Make bruschetta out of my same recipe and serve with a Limoncello Spritz on the side...YUM!

    The Caprese Salad is such an iconic Italian dish that everyone loves right??? It’s traditionally made with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and olive oil.It’s then served on a serving platter, sometimes with a dash of balsamic vinegar or sweet balsamic glaze.

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    • What is Burrata?
    • Ingredients for Burrata Caprese Sandwich Recipe
    • How to make Burrata Caprese Sandwich
    • Tips & Tricks
    • FAQs
    • More Sandwich Recipes
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    For a little twist on the classic Caprese salad, I’ve made a few changes. I’ve used creamy burrata cheese along with basil pesto instead of basil leaves. You can make your own Homemade Pesto, or even use store bought too.

    Assemble your burrata caprese salad in crunchy bread and you have a heavenly Burrata Caprese Sandwich!

    Love burrata? Then you must try my peach Burrata toast! It's made with ripe peaches which are a match made in heaven.

    Caprese sandwich cut in half to show the inside

    What is Burrata?

    Burrata also known as Burratina, is an Italian fresh cheese made from cow's milk. It's a handmade cheese that looks similar to fresh mozzarella cheese as it's in the shape of a round bag with tied closure.

    The outer shell casing is a firmer solid cheese made from mozzarella and the inside consists of stracciatella and fresh cream. It’s super creamy, soft, and delicate on the inside with a rich buttery flavor.

    Ingredients list to make a Burrata Caprese Sandwich

    Ingredients for Burrata Caprese Sandwich Recipe

    • Ciabatta bread roll is what I’ve used here but feel free to use your favourite bread. My roll was quite large so it serves 2 people. Focaccia, sourdough, French baguette or gluten free varieties would also work great
    • Heirloom tomatoes not only look amazing but are also so full of flavour. Just make sure to use a ripe tomato. I made this sandwich while in Italy and have used a beef tomato also known as a beefsteak tomato. In Italian, it’s called Cuore di Bue which translates to an Ox’s heart! Cherry tomatoes are sweeter but Roma tomatoes are another option
    • Burrata, also known as Burratina, is a fresh Italian cheese that is the star of the dish! Similar to mozzarella, with a super creamy soft texture on the inside. I recommend purchasing from an Italian deli or grocery for the best quality cheese which makes a huge difference. If you can't find Burratina, you can also substitute it with fresh mozzarella cheese
    • Pesto acts as the sauce in the dish. You can make your own Homemade Pesto with my recipe or of course use store bought pesto
    • Extra virgin olive oil, you can’t have an Italian recipe without extra virgin olive oil right? Adding a drizzle to the tomatoes makes the biggest difference

    How to make Burrata Caprese Sandwich

    Using the classic Caprese salad ingredients of burrata, tomato and basil, you can make a delicious mouthwatering sandwich.

    Steps on how to assemble a Caprese Sandwich
    1. Start by slicing a bread roll in half, toast and cut a garlic clove in half and rub on the inside of each piece of bread
    2. Assemble by first adding sliced tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil then season to taste
    3. Add the creamy Burrata cheese
    4. Then top with basil pesto, cut in half, and enjoy!
    Burrata Caprese Sandwich stacked with hand on top

    Tips & Tricks

    1. Make sure to use fresh tomatoes. The more red and ripe tomatoes are the better, as they’ll be packed with more flavour
    2. Season your tomatoes! Adding a light drizzle of olive oil with a sprinkle of kosher salt and black pepper brings all the yummy flavors out
    3. Fresh burrata cheese is always kept in water. Make sure to drain the water and pat the burratina dry with a paper towel so your sandwich isn’t watery
    4. Assemble with the burratina cheese as the middle layer. This way it resembles the Italian flag

    FAQs

    What is a caprese sandwich?

    It's a traditional caprese salad put into a sandwich, which consists of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves. In this recipe, I’ve used creamy burrata cheese along with basil pesto instead of basil leaves.

    How is burrata traditionally served?

    It's best served at room temperature and pairs well with so many ingredients as the flavour is mild with a creamy texture

    Add burrata to a sandwich, pasta, pizza, salad, the list goes on and on.

    Caprese sandwich with piece being picked up

    More Sandwich Recipes

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    • Vegan Sandwich
    • Greek Wrap
    • Healthy Tuna Salad
    • Homemade Crunchwrap

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to tag @cookingwithayeh and share your Burrata Caprese Sandwich photo on Instagram so I can share the love

    Recipe

    Burrata Caprese sandwich with tomato, basil pesto and burratina
    5 from 2 votes

    Burrata Caprese Sandwich

    This Burrata Caprese Sandwich uses classic ingredients in tomato, burrata and pesto to make a mouthwatering sandwich!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: lunch, sandwich
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: panino, sandwich
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 337kcal
    Author: Ayeh
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ciabatta bread roll 
    • 3 large tomato slices (I've used a beefsteak tomato or heirloom tomato)
    • 120 g burrata cheese
    • 2 tablespoon pesto
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove 
    • Salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Slice the bread in half and toast in either a toaster, oven broil or grill pan with a dash of olive oil
    • Cut a garlic clove in half and rub on the inside of the slices of bread to give it garlic flavor
    • Add the layer of sliced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper with a drizzle of olive oil
    • Add the creamy Burrata cheese and top with the pesto
    • Slice in half and enjoy your Burrata Caprese Sandwich!

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    Notes

    I've used a large ciabatta roll so this sandwich will serve 2 people 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2847IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Haley Weidman

      January 01, 2023 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      So so so good! Simple and delicious. I did the homemade pesto as well and man what flavor! I love your page!

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      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 02, 2023 at 2:43 am

        Oh yum!!!! So happy you tried my pesto recipe too xx

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