Description
A vibrant and healthy savory side dish featuring fresh burrata cheese torn open and topped with balsamic-macerated fresh cherries a warm lemon-infused browned butter drizzle and fresh basil ribbons.
Ingredients
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8 oz burrata cheese.
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3 cups fresh pitted cherries.
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4 tbsp unsalted butter.
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
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1/4 tsp lemon zest.
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1 bunch fresh basil.
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1 loaf crusty bread.
Instructions
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Pit and halve the fresh cherries then toss them with dark balsamic vinegar inside a glass bowl and let sit.
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Melt the unsalted butter block inside a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until it foams and turns into a golden brown nutty peak.
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Remove the pan from heat then instantly stir the finely grated lemon zest into the hot lipid mass to ensure an artisanal finish for your Burrata with Cherries.
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Place the room-temperature burrata ball in the center of a wide plate and gently tear open the top skin walls using your fingers.
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Spoon the balsamic fruit over and around the cheese then drizzle with the warm lemon brown butter.
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Top the completed layout with thin fresh basil ribbons flaky sea salt and a dense thread of balsamic syrup before serving with warm crusty bread.
Notes
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Bringing the cheese to room temperature before tearing it open is the secret to a professional-grade cream flow for this Burrata with Cherries.
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Calcium-rich fresh cheese provides a sophisticated and fat-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 5 mins.
- Category: Side Dish.
- Method: Macerating/Browning.
- Cuisine: Italian Artisan Bistro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 2 oz cheese with 3/4 cup fruit.
- Calories: ~ 245 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 14 g.
- Sodium: ~ 190 mg.
- Fat: ~ 18 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 11 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 17 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~8 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 45 mg.
Keywords: Burrata with Cherries, Balsamic Cherry Appetizers, Healthy Side Dish Ideas, Brown Butter Cheese Boards, Fresh Stracciatella Plates, New York Recipe.