Description
This delicious and easy-to-make appetizer features grilled sourdough crostini topped with creamy burrata cheese, caramelized pineapple wedges, and a drizzle of warm honey infused with black pepper and chili flakes for a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Garnished with fresh herbs and flaky sea salt, it’s an impressive yet simple dish perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 small sourdough baguette, sliced into ½-inch slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cheese
- 1 ball of burrata (approx. 125g), torn into small pieces
Fruit and Butter
- ½ fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into bite-sized wedges
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pinch of sea salt
Spicy Honey Drizzle
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint or basil leaves
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Grill the Crostini: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the sourdough slices with olive oil on both sides. Grill the slices for 2–3 minutes per side until they are crisp and have grill marks. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Caramelize the Pineapple: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the pineapple wedges and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn golden and caramelized. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt while cooking to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare Spicy Honey: In a small pan, gently warm the honey along with freshly cracked black pepper and red chili flakes. Heat just until the mixture is fragrant and fluid, being careful not to boil or burn the honey.
- Assemble Crostini: Place torn pieces of burrata cheese on each grilled crostini. Top each with a caramelized pineapple wedge. Drizzle generously with the warm spicy honey mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, add fresh mint or basil leaves on top for added freshness. Finish each crostini with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance texture and flavor. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- You can substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella for a different but still creamy texture.
- If you don’t have a grill or grill pan, toasting the bread in a hot oven works as an alternative.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes in the honey drizzle depending on your spice preference.
- For a vegan option, omit burrata and use a vegan cheese alternative and plant-based butter.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or mint for a bright finishing touch; both complement the sweetness and spice well.
