Easter Burrata Caprese

Festive caprese salad with creamy burrata shaped as lamb, and juicy, grape tomatoes.

Updated Sep 24, 2026

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Try this showstopping Easter Burrata Caprese for a delicious and festive side dish that’s perfect for spring gatherings, and sure to be admired by everyone.

A plate with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves, featuring mozzarella cheese shaped like two sheep faces with black peppercorn eyes, surrounded by more mozzarella as their bodies.

Made to resemble two Easter lamb, this classic caprese features creamy burrata cheese, juicy grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. It’s bound to be a hit with your friends and family.

Serve it at Easter dinner or lunch or enjoy as a tasty appetizer with crusty baguette, my homemade focaccia, or cheese crackers.

Easter Burrata Caprese Ingredients

Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!

Burrata: The creamier the better.
Ham: You only need a small piece for the inside of the ears.
Mozzarella: For the ears and fringe (that woolly section between the ears).
Grape tomatoes: Or cherry tomatoes.
Peppercorns: For the lambs’ eyes and nose.
Basil: To garnish and add a vibrant, fresh flavor.
Seasonings: Balsamic glaze, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

How to Make this Easter Appetizer

Four balls of fresh burrata cheese on a white plate, with a hand holding one piece in the lower right corner.

Place the burrata in pairs on a serving platter.

Four pieces of fresh burrata cheese are artfully arranged on a white plate, with two shaped to resemble lamb heads and two as their bodies.

Shape the lamb’s fringe and ears out of mozzarella.

Four balls of white cheese are arranged on a plate, with two decorated to resemble lamb faces using mozzarella and ham pieces.

Cut out the ham for the inside of the ears and stick onto the mozzarella ears. Top with peppercorn eyes and noses.

A plate with burrata shaped like two lamb, surrounded by grape tomatoes and basil leaves, with a hand pouring balsamic glaze from a bottle.

Arrange the grape tomatoes, season, and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with fresh basil.

Recipe Tip

A rimmed platter is helpful in preventing the tomatoes from rolling around everywhere.

Possible Variations

Burrata: Mozzarella, goat cheese, cream cheese, brie, labneh, or any soft, round cheese.
Grape tomatoes: Any tomatoes will do. Or try figs, avocado, olives, nectarines, or mango.
Basil: Fresh parsley, mint, dill, thyme, or green onions.
Peppercorns: Swap for capers or black sesame seeds.
Add-ins: Finely chopped red onion, pancetta, bacon, spinach, arugula, honey, garlic, toasted pine nuts, or chopped pecans.
Presentation: Check out my festive bunny salad for a different, but equally fun version.

How to Store Leftovers

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 2 days.

FAQs

Can I make the dish in advance?

Yes. You can make it a few hours ahead. Top it with plastic wrap, and keep it in the fridge. Just wait to add the peppercorn details, season, and dress the salad until you are ready to serve.

What do I do with the leftover ham and mozzarella since I only need a small piece?

Top it onto your next salad, pizza, garlic bread, sandwich, or wrap.

I don’t have cookie cutters. Can I still make the caprese?

Ofcourse! Trim the ears and fringe by hand with a small knife.