Crispy Burrata and Prosciutto Toast with Spicy Honey
A quick appetiser with restaurant character that's easy to make at home. Golden bread with the aroma of butter and garlic meets creamy burrata, salty prosciutto, fresh arugula and basil, while a final drizzle of spicy honey adds sweetness, a light piquancy and balances the richness of the cheese and meat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, a light dinner or a striking appetiser for guests — it comes together in minutes yet looks like it was just served at your favourite café.
Preparation
- 1
Prep the bread. Choose sturdy bread that holds toppings well and cut two large slices ~1.5–2 cm thick.
- 2
Heat a pan over medium, add the olive oil and butter and wait until the butter melts and starts to foam lightly.
- 3
Toast the bread 2–3 minutes per side — golden and crisp outside, still a little soft inside.
- 4
Add the garlic. Halve the clove and, while the toasts are hot, rub them with the cut side. Don't press too hard so the aroma doesn't turn sharp.
- 5
Add the burrata. Blot it with a paper towel, divide it between the toasts and gently open it with a spoon, spreading the creamy centre.
- 6
Add greens: a small amount of arugula and whole or hand-torn basil leaves.
- 7
Add the prosciutto. Fold the slices into light waves over the cheese and greens without pressing — a voluminous arrangement looks more appetising.
- 8
Add the spicy honey. Drizzle generously right before serving: use mild honey for a light piquancy, medium or extra-hot for contrast.
- 9
Finish. Optionally add black pepper, a few drops of olive oil or lemon zest. Serve immediately while the bread is crisp.
Chef's tips
- —Choose sturdy bread (ciabatta, baguette, country or sourdough) — too soft and it gets soggy from the burrata.
- —Don't overheat the butter: it should give a golden aroma, not burn.
- —Rub the garlic on the toast while it's hot — the aroma is softer and more even.
- —Dry the burrata well: excess liquid soaks the bread.
- —Don't add salt right away — the prosciutto is already salty enough.
- —Add the spicy honey at the very end so the toast stays crisp longer.
- —Want more freshness? Add cherry tomatoes or lemon zest. More texture — toasted pistachios or pecans.
- —For a brighter taste, add a few drops of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately — the dish is best freshly assembled.
