Description
A vibrant and flavorful Tomato Peach Caprese with Brown Butter combines roasted cherry tomatoes and peaches with creamy burrata and fresh mozzarella, enhanced by a rich herbed brown butter sauce and fresh basil. This warm, elegant dish is perfect as a light appetizer or side, showcasing the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herbal notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomato and Peach Mixture
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large
- 2-3 peaches, sliced into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Cheese and Fresh Ingredients
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, at room temperature
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, at room temperature
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cups fresh cherry tomatoes (remaining half, raw)
Herbed Brown Butter
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup peach or white balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the tomatoes and peaches.
- Roast Tomatoes and Peaches: In a baking dish, combine half of the cherry tomatoes and all the sliced peaches with olive oil or butter, honey, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the peaches are slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Herbed Brown Butter: While the fruit roasts, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until it turns a golden brown color and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the chopped shallot, fresh rosemary, and thyme. Allow the shallots to gently sizzle in the hot butter, releasing their aroma. Then whisk in peach or white balsamic vinegar, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
- Assemble the Caprese: Arrange the burrata and fresh mozzarella cheeses in a shallow salad bowl. Spoon the roasted tomato and peach mixture along with their juices over the cheese. Add the remaining fresh cherry tomatoes on top.
- Finish the Dish: Pour the warm herbed brown butter evenly over the assembled ingredients. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top for a fragrant finish. Serve immediately, ideally with toasted bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best sweetness and texture.
- Room temperature cheese allows for better flavor and texture in the dish.
- To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, ensure the butter used is not processed with animal rennet.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve warm to enjoy the full flavor of the browned butter sauce.
- To keep fresh tomatoes crisp, add them just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
