This Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip is the kind of appetizer that always disappears fast. Sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, roasted garlic, crispy breadcrumbs, and fresh basil come together for a simple dish that feels a little elevated, without requiring much work. Serve it with grilled bread for an easy spring or summer appetizer that looks beautiful on the table, and tastes even better.
If you love creamy burrata appetizers, you should also try my Crispy Fried Burrata. The warm, melty center paired with the crispy coating makes it another great appetizer idea.
Why You Will Love This Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip Recipe
- Perfect for spring and summer entertaining – This roasted tomato burrata dip is fresh, colorful, and ideal for parties, cookouts, holidays, or outdoor gatherings.
- Restaurant-style appetizer at home – Creamy burrata, jammy roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, and crispy breadcrumbs create layers of flavor and texture that feel elevated, without being difficult.
- Beautiful for social media and entertaining – The creamy burrata, blistered tomatoes, olive oil drizzle, and crusty bread make this dish incredibly visually appealing.
- Easy to make with simple ingredients – Most of the ingredients are pantry staples or easy-to-find fresh ingredients.
- Customizable – Add hot honey, balsamic glaze, crispy pancetta, or even grilled shrimp to make it your own.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Burrata: Fresh mozzarella or ricotta can be substituted, though burrata gives the creamiest texture.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes or chopped vine-ripe tomatoes work well.
- Fresh Basil: Fresh parsley or oregano also work.
- Balsamic Glaze: Optional, or use honey.
How to Prepare Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the top off of half a bulb of garlic to expose the cloves slightly. Place onto a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Wrap tightly in the foil and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 40-50 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Pour over the olive oil and season with the salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss well.
- Place the tomatoes into the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring the tomatoes once halfway through, until the tomatoes are blistered and bursting.
- Carefully squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from the bulb into the roasted tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Place the burrata onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Spoon the warm roasted tomato mixture over and around the burrata, including all of the flavorful olive oil from the pan.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.
- Serve immediately with grilled sourdough, crostini, toasted baguette slices, or focaccia.
How to Serve and Store
- Serve this roasted tomato burrata dip warm, with grilled sourdough, crostini, pita chips, focaccia, or toasted baguette slices. The roasted tomatoes also work well spooned over grilled chicken, or tossed with pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet over low heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a mozzarella exterior and a soft, creamy center.
You can roast the tomatoes and garlic ahead of time and prepare the breadcrumbs separately. Assemble just before serving.
Yes. Add additional crushed red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey.
Yes, though burrata gives the dish a creamier and more luxurious texture.
No, but roasting it separately creates a sweeter, softer garlic flavor that blends beautifully into the tomatoes.
This Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip is one of those appetizers that feels simple but tastes incredibly impressive. Sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, roasted garlic, crispy breadcrumbs, and fresh basil create the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and savory flavors. Whether you are entertaining guests or just looking for an easy spring or summer appetizer, this is the kind of dish everyone gathers around.
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Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
Description
Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip made with blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, creamy burrata, crispy breadcrumbs, and fresh basil. The perfect spring and summer appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Tomatoes:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For the Roasted Garlic:
- 1/2 bulb garlic
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Pinch of salt
For the Dip:
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- Fresh basil, chiffonade
- Balsamic glaze, optional
- Grilled sourdough, crostini, toasted baguette, or focaccia, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the top off of half a bulb of garlic to expose the cloves slightly. Place onto a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Wrap tightly in the foil and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 40-50 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Pour over the olive oil and season with the salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss well.
- Place the tomatoes into the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring the tomatoes once halfway through, until the tomatoes are blistered and bursting.
- Carefully squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from the bulb into the roasted tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Place the burrata onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Spoon the warm roasted tomato mixture over and around the burrata, including all of the flavorful olive oil from the pan.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.
- Serve immediately with grilled sourdough, crostini, toasted baguette slices, or focaccia.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Roasting the garlic separately gives the dip a sweeter, deeper garlic flavor.
- Check the garlic around the 30-minute mark to ensure it’s not burning.
- A cast iron skillet creates a beautiful rustic presentation and keeps the tomatoes warm longer.
- Burrata is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature while the tomatoes are hot.
- For extra flavor, add crispy pancetta or prosciutto.
- This recipe is best assembled just before serving.
- The breadcrumbs are best added fresh before serving so they stay crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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