Creamy Burrata with Pistachio-Basil Pesto & Puff Pastry Twists
Creamy burrata served with a vibrant pistachio-basil pesto and crispy puff pastry twists for a luxurious appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1ball fresh burrata cheese
- 1sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cupshelled pistachios
- 1 cupfresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cupolive oil
- 1clove garlic
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1/4 tspblack pepper
- 1egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into thin strips. Twist each strip and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine pistachios, basil, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until a smooth pesto forms.
- Place burrata on a serving plate. Spoon pistachio-basil pesto around the burrata. Serve with puff pastry twists on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.