Stracciatella and Anchovy Crostini

The crostini with stracciatella and anchovies are a simple and tasty appetizer, combining the softness of stracciatella with the bold flavor of anchovies. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• Slices of homemade bread or baguette
• Burrata’s stracciatella cheese
• Oil-preserved anchovies
• Cherry tomatoes
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh or dried oregano
• Salt
• Pepper

Preparation

1. Begin by toasting the bread slices in the oven or on a grill until they are crispy and golden. If preferred, you can also rub them lightly with a clove of garlic to add a hint of flavor.
2. While the bread is toasting, prepare the cherry tomatoes by cutting them in half or quarters, depending on size.
3. Drain the oil-preserved anchovies to remove excess oil.
4. Once the bread is ready, let it cool for a moment. Then, lay a generous spoonful of stracciatella on top of each slice.
5. Add two or three halves of cherry tomatoes and one or two anchovies on each crostino.
6. Season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of oregano, salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the crostini immediately to fully enjoy their crispiness and the contrast with the softness of the stracciatella.

Curiosity

Stracciatella cheese from burrata is a cheese from the Puglia region made of shreds (which is the meaning behind the name) of mozzarella and cream. It’s very creamy and pairs well with salty ingredients like anchovies, creating a balance of flavors reminiscent of the sea and Southern Italy.