Basil Butter Crostini with Burrata, Grilled Peach and Pancetta.
Letβs add peach burrata crostini to this segment of things I love to eat on toast!
Just whyyyy is toast so perfect? Because it truly is.
Itβs the crunch factor, right?
Iβve asked you all a million times how you like your toast. I like it super toasty. To the point of almost being burnt. Eddie likes warm bread. AKA, one round in the toaster on the lowest setting, no golden color and very little (if any) crunch.
Who wins?
Donβt let me down here.
Happy July 3rd! I love this week. It’s so fun, and we all know the days leading up to a holiday are always as exciting AS the day itself. I might just be the anticipation queen.
But now… peaches!
Raise your hand if you are freaking out that itβs peach season! Or, almost peach season. They are just getting good here and Iβll spare you my usual chat about how Iβm lucky to get one or two good peaches a year, etc. Itβs been 10 years after all!
But my way to solve the issue with peaches? Cook them or bake them or grill them. You should definitely make a grilled peach crostini too.
Itβs been a while since I made a high-maintenance crostini. It was time! This baby here? Weβre spreading a quick compound butter on a baguette, grilling it, grilling peaches, pulling burrata apart, frying pancetta and shoving it ALL on toast. As a result, it’s also pretty.
Now that is toast to me.
Good gosh. The day we photographed there I was losing my mind because they were SO good. Lots of crunch, some sweetness, the creamy burrata, the salty pancetta. Serious dreamboat.
My go-to summer crostini with grilled corn and whipped goat cheese has been a staple for years (people just die over it!), but these may be taking their spot. Or maybe I can make both for the 4th of July and do a little savory and a little sweet?
I donβt know! Just give me all the toast.
Peach Burrata Crostini
Grilled Peach Crostini
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- pinch of salt
- 1 large baguette, sliced into rounds
- 3 peaches, cut in half, pits removed
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to the highest setting.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the diced pancetta. Cook, stirring often, until the pancetta is crisp and the fat has rendered. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain any excess grease.
- In a bowl, stir together the butter, fresh basil, garlic and salt until combined. Slice the baguette into rounds and spread the butter on one side (or both!! If you wish!). Place the slices on a baking sheet to easily take them out to the grill.
- Prepare the peaches for the grill! Slice them in half, remove the pits, spray them with olive oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet too!
- Take everything out to the grill. Put the peaches on first, cut-side down, because they will need a few minutes β about 4 to 5 minutes. You can grill the uncut side for 1 to 2 minutes if you wish.
- While the peaches are on the grill, place the bread slices on the grill. They will only need 1 to 2 minutes on the grill, so you can start flipping them as soon as every slice gets on the grill!
- Transfer the grilled bread and peaches back to the baking sheet.
- Slice the peaches once they are cool enough to touch. To assemble the crostini, pull apart the burrata and place it on each slice of toast. Top with a grilled peach slice (or 2, there are no rules here!). Sprinkle on the pancetta. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Serve immediately.
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These are absurdly mouthwatering.
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Why am I being toast shamed first thing in the moring?
HAHAHA
I need this in my life ASAP!
thanks shelly!
very clever dish, love that you’re using burrata here with peaches and pancetta
thank you sabrina!
Talk about the most perfect summer appetizer ever! Love the combo of peaches and burrata.
thanks emily!!
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Your blog is filled with unique good articles! I was impressed how well you express your thoughts.
Gah…,,looks amazing! And toast needs to have βbiteβ!
Do you think these would be good with bacon instead of pancetta?
yes absolutely!
If I donβt have a grill and wanted to do this in my oven, what temp and for how long would you recommend the peaches stay in?
Toast is the best! The more golden crunch, the better.
I have always wanted to open a place that just does all kinds of toast.
There is a place near me that does a rustic toast with a blueberry cream cheese and blueberries dripping all over it. YUM!
I am going to make the grilled peach crostini for my sisters 4th party!
Thank you. π
What is the recipe card/widgette/ap you use? I just type my recipes out and not in a good format
Does this have to be served immediately?
Canβt wait to try this.
Can bay of this be done ahead of time and it still be good? Like cook the pancetta, grill everything the day before or day of a couple hours ahead and then assemble right before?