Prep Time: 25 min.
Try this adorable Easter Burrata Caprese with a twist if you want a showstopping side dish to serve at your spring gatherings.
Made to resemble two Easter lamb, this classic caprese recipe is made with creamy burrata cheese, juicy grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. It's bound to be a hit with your friends and family.
It's perfect to serve as a salad for lunch or dinner or enjoy as a fun appetizer with crusty bread.
If you're after other savory recipes for Easter, check out this bunny platter, bunny burrata, or chick crostini.
Ingredients
- 4 burrata
- a small piece of ham
- 1 fresh mozzarella
- 400 grams grape tomatoes
- fresh basil (to garnish)
- 6 peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- pinch of pepper
- sprinkle of sea salt
- 1 flower-shaped cookie cutter (medium)
- 1 petal-shaped cookie cutter (small)
- 1 petal-shaped cookie cutter (medium)
Instructions
Serves 4-5.
1. Place the four burrata two by two in the middle of a serving platter.
2. Slice the fresh mozzarella and cut out four ears with the medium-sized petal-shaped cutter.
3. Use the flower cutter to shape the lamb’s wooly fringe out of the mozzarella.
4. Cut the inside of the ears out of ham using the small petal cutter.
5. Arrange the ears and wool fringe on top of the burrata.
6. Top with the peppercorn eyes and nose.
7. Arrange the grape tomatoes around the burrata.
8. Scatter some fresh basil leaves.
9. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
10. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
11. Serve.
