Tomato Burrata Bites

You can make burrata tomato bites in a few minutes. It’s a lovely no-cook Caprese finger food appetizer recipe boasting authentic fresh flavors from Southern Italy.

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Why You’ll Love It

Fresh flavors: Gorgeous creamy burrata cheese and juicy ripe Roma (or Campari) tomatoes plus aromatic basil infuse this dish with the freshest of flavors.
Only 4 ingredients: That’s all you need, plus a little salt and pepper!
Easy to prepare: There’s no cooking involved, so you can whip up this delicious appetizer or side dish in just 10 minutes.

Burrata Stuffed Tomatoes Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Tomatoes: You will need Roma tomatoes, which are a type of plum tomato with a slender shape. They’re great for these bite size snacks because they are firm even when fully ripened, so they won’t collapse when hollowed out and filled. In some places, they’re known as Italian plum tomatoes or even just Italian tomatoes. However they’re labeled, you’ll easily recognize them at your local grocery stores or Italian market by the elongated shape. Pick the smallest ripe tomatoes for the best flavor!
Burrata cheese: Although many people use fresh mozzarella cheese (especially buffalo mozzarella – yum!) in Caprese recipes, burrata is an excellent choice for making filled tomatoes. Similar to fresh mozzarella, burrata has a soft outer part of the cheese and a rich, creamy interior. It’s a rich and creamy cheese, and made from cow’s milk or sometimes fresh buffalo milk. The creamy texture pairs beautifully with Caprese ingredients (tomato and fresh basil). It is also good with grilled figs, honeydew melon, fresh summer fruits, or ripe mixed berries.
Extra-virgin olive oil: Choose good quality extra-virgin olive oil, preferably from Italy to keep the theme.
Fresh basil: A fragrant ingredient that pairs wonderfully with the tomatoes and burrata cheese.

How to Make Tomatoes with a Burrata Filling

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Prepare the tomatoes: Cut the tomato tops off with a sharp knife and use a teaspoon to scoop out the flesh and seeds. Lay them on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet to drain for a few minutes.
Add oil and seasonings: Pour some extra-virgin olive oil into each hollowed out tomato and grind in some salt and black pepper.
Add burrata cheese: Spoon some burrata to make a cheese ball into each tomato, then drizzle with a little more oil.
Season and serve: Add salt and black pepper, garnish with fresh basil (or other fresh herbs) and serve.

Substitutions and Variations

Baked version: If you’re looking for a warm appetizer with Caprese flavors, there is another way to prepare this easy appetizer recipe. Chop the tomatoes and toss with olive oil, sea salt and pepper. A pinch of Italian seasoning might even be nice. Bake in a hot oven for half an hour, then arrange thin slices of burrata on top and garnish with fresh basil. A warmed honey drizzle (or hot honey!) is amazing over this fresh appetizer. You could also serve with some roasted pine nuts or homemade pesto.
Add some crunch: If liked, you could sprinkle some crunchy seed mix on top of the burrata filling, such as white linseed, sunflower seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning.
Roma tomatoes: Campari tomatoes, grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes would work too.
Burrata: Mozzarella is similar so, if you can’t find burrata, you can use fresh buffalo mozzarella in its place. It’s a little springier in texture though. Another possibility is bocconcini, a variety of young mozzarella which comes in egg-sized pieces.

Serving Suggestions

As an appetizer: The juicy tomatoes and creamy Italian cheese is a delicious recipe that is sometimes paired with Italian bread, farinata or homemade crusty bread.
As a side dish: Enjoy these with an Italian steak and salsa verde, or with a tuna pasta salad.

How to Store Burrata Filled Roma Tomatoes

Store: These are best served fresh but leftovers will keep for a day or so.
Freeze: This isn’t suitable for freezing.