Burrata and Cherry Tomato Dip

  I was talking recently to a fellow foodie while at our local farmer’s market. She had chosen to purchase one of my small sourdough loaves that have cheese and either garlic or sundried tomatoes in them. I had mentioned how they are great for sandwiches if you slice them lengthwise. She mentioned it was going to be used for a bruschetta. We then got to talking about the website and recipes and how I should make a bruschetta recipe to share. That weekend I ended up having a leftover loaf to use at home. Instead of making a bruschetta I instead made this dip.

I remembered I had 1 burrata cheese ball left in a container and some cherry tomatoes. I have made a similar tomato mixture on top of a baguette, but this one is a quick version best used with dipping toast or other breads into. If you are unfamiliar with burrata, it is a mozzarella cheese that is stuffed with tiny pieces of mozzarella mixed with cream. When you cut into it you get a creamy cheese mixture that oozes out onto whatever surface it is on. By mixing it with the tomatoes and a little olive oil you create a creamy spread perfect for topping on a nicely toasted bread. Try this out and if you like it, you should also try the Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Cheese Baguette. Enjoy!