Burrata with Caramelized Pear and Prosciutto
Classification
Category:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
2
Total Weight:
470g
Time Breakdown
Preparation
25m
Cooking
10m
Total Time
35m
Nutrition
2
510
Calories
2
37 g
Protein
2
17.1 g
Carbs
2
37.6 g
Fat
Sugar:
10.4 g
Fiber:
2.8 g
Saturated Fat:
19.1 g
Unsaturated Fat:
7 g
Trans Fat:
0 g
Cholesterol:
80.3 mg
Sodium:
514 mg
Calcium:
683 mg
Iron:
0.5mg
Potassium:
259.8mg
Salt:
0g
Ingredients 7
Servings:
Pear
100
Gram
58.0
0.4g
15.5g
0.1g
Burrata cheese
150
Gram
375.0
27.0g
0.0g
37.5g
pistachios
20
Gram
113.6
4.3g
5.6g
9.2g
prosciutto
60
Gram
132.6
15.6g
0.0g
7.8g
Rocket ( arugula)
30
Gram
7.5
0.8g
1.1g
0.2g
Honey
10
Gram
30.4
0.0g
8.2g
0.0g
Mozarrella cheese
100
Gram
302.0
26.0g
3.8g
20.3g
Cooking Instructions
This appetizer is the ultimate study in contrasts: creamy burrata, salty prosciutto, and warm, honey-glazed pears. It’s an elegant, restaurant-quality plate that is surprisingly simple to assemble.
Ingredients
2 balls of Burrata cheese
1 ball of fresh Mozzarella
1 firm but ripe Pear (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tbsp Honey
Prosciutto slices (optional, but highly recommended)
A handful of Fresh Arugula
Chopped Pistachios (for crunch)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A pinch of Sea Salt
Instructions
1. Caramelize the Pears
Place the pear pieces into a preheated pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle in the honey and stir to coat. Cover the pan and cook for a few minutes until the pears turn a rich, golden brown. Once caramelized, remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Cheese Base
On a large serving platter, place the two burrata balls. Use a fork to gently tear them open, allowing the creamy center (stracciatella) to spread. Tear the mozzarella ball into rustic shreds and scatter them in between the burrata for added texture.
3. Assemble the Toppings
Top the cheese with the warm caramelized pears, making sure to drizzle over every drop of the sweet juices left in the pan. If using prosciutto, drape the thin slices artistically around the cheese.
4. Garnish and Season
Scatter a generous handful of arugula and the chopped pistachios over the dish. The nuts provide a necessary crunch against the soft cheese.
5. Final Flourish
Finish the dish with a light drizzle of high-quality olive oil and a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors.
Pro Tip
Serve this dish immediately while the pears are still warm. It pairs perfectly with crusty toasted sourdough or a chilled glass of Temjanika or Zilavka.
Enjoy!
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