Pesto Burrata Crostini with Pine Nuts

This pesto burrata crostini is simple, fresh, and perfect for effortless entertaining. Creamy burrata melts into crisp toasted bread, while pesto and pine nuts add rich, savory balance. It’s the kind of appetizer that feels special without being fussy.

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup prepared basil pesto
• 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
2. Toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
3. While the bread toasts, lightly toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
4. Spread about 1 tbsp pesto onto each warm crostini.
5. Top with torn burrata, dividing evenly across slices.
6. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and finish with freshly ground black pepper.

Tip

For the best texture, assemble the crostini just before serving so the bread stays crisp and the burrata stays creamy.

Serve these pesto burrata crostini at your next gathering and watch them disappear fast.

Pesto Burrata Crostini with Pine Nuts

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• Author: Laura HRecipes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 16 crostini 1x

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Crisp crostini topped with basil pesto, creamy burrata, and toasted pine nuts for an easy, elegant appetizer.

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Ingredients

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1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup prepared basil pesto

8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces

1/4 cup pine nuts

Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.

2. Toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.

3. While the bread toasts, lightly toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.

4. Spread about 1 tbsp pesto onto each warm crostini.

5. Top with torn burrata, dividing evenly across slices.

6. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and finish with freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

Assemble just before serving to keep the crostini crisp and the burrata creamy.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Toasting
• Cuisine: Italian-inspired