20 Burrata Recipes for Date Nights, Dinner Parties & Lazy Weekends

Burrata is kind of the perfect ingredient to elevate any dish with no effort. It’s creamy, rich, and looks so good on pasta, cheeseboards, salads, bruschetta, and basically anything else you can think of.

Also, it works with so many situations. So whether you’re looking for burrata recipes for a dinner party, an easy weeknight or weekend meal, or a date night dinner at home, there are a lot of ways you can incorporate this decadent cheese.

And if you need some ideas for this week’s meal plan or you’re having friends over, then these burrata recipe ideas will make your meal planning a lot simpler.

20 Burrata Recipes to Try

Burrata is a very fresh cheese that gets formed into a pouch, filled with leftover mozarella bits, and then topped off with fresh cream before closing. It’s a very delicious and rich cheese that you’ll see topped on peach salads, crispy toast, and baked with pasta. And whether you’re in the mood for a burrata platter or tomato gnocchi with burrata, these recipes have got you covered for your solo dinners and big gatherings.

1. Beet and Burrata Salad With Fried Bread

I feel like this is kind of the perfect burrata recipe to serve at a summer gathering. It’s easy to snack on as an appetizer while you’re having good conversation with friends. It also has those nice tangy, sweet, and creamy summer flavors. With orange, earthy beets, creamy cheese, tangy sourdough bread, and a zesty dressing, it’s a quick recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes.

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2. Burrata Platter With Delicious Marinated Tomatoes

If you’re planning a bit of an elegant dinner party and you need something that’s gonna look amazing on your table, then this burrata platter is your answer.

It has tomatoes that have been marinated in delicious ingredients like garlic, honey, and basil, savory prosciutto, crispy crostinis, tangy olives, and other tasty components. This might just be one of the best ways to eat burrata.

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3. Zaalouk Toasts With Burrata

This burrata toast recipe is great for when you’re craving a filling, comforting meal or something simple (but super tasty) for a weekend lunch.

The sourdough (or Tuscan style bread) slices are crisped with olive oil and topped with a savory, spiced stewed Moroccan eggplant salad and of course burrata. It’s a nice way to level up your meal without going over the top.

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4. Creamy Tomato Gnocchi With Burrata

If you’re trying to figure out how to use the burrata cheese you just bought, then pasta dishes are always a great place to start. And this creamy, tangy gnocchi dish looks like the perfect comfort dish with burrata. It sounds indulgent and like the perfect dinner to make if you want a bit of an elevated eating experience. Also, it’s just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minute for the cook time, so you’ll be enjoying this hearty dish in no time.

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5. Burrata Bruschetta

This is a nice and easy burrata recipe you can make for a dinner party or a simple summer gathering. Also, if you want to fancy up your toast situation, then this is a good move. You have fresh herbs, garlic, tangy balsamic vinegar, and of course that smooth burrata texture on crunchy, toasty bread.

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6. Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots With Burrata

If you’re looking for burrata dinner ideas for a holiday meal or just because, and you want something that feels a bit extra, then these sweet and spicy roasted carrots topped with creamy, smooth burrata are the move. It’s simple to assemble, has some amazing texture, is packed with so much flavor, and looks amazing on the table.

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7. Arugula Burrata Salad With Prosciutto

This peppery arugula burrata dish looks light and refreshing and perfect for a weekend dinner. It has tasty ingredients like savory prosciutto, honey roasted almonds, microgreens, and a tangy, garlicky dressing. Also, with just 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of assemble time, it’s a satisfying meal that requires very little effort.

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8. Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread

I feel like this recipe with burrata is the kind of meal you’d order at some nice cafe in the trendy part of town. Also, it’s not complex but it looks elevated and perfect for sharing with good friends. Maybe a good recipe to make for a late spring or early summer brunch?

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9. Roasted Kabocha With Burrata and Spiced Honey

This might just be one of my favorite burrata dinner recipes on this list and one of the prettiest too. And while it does look great for a holiday table, I think I’d make this no matter what time of the year it was. I mean with chai masala, kabocha squash, fresh thyme, Asian pear, pecans, pomegranate, and fresh burrata cheese, how do you even say no to this?

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10. Peach Burrata Salad

If you’re craving sweet burrata recipes, then this is a great one to try this summer. It has pesto croutons, a garlicky, tangy, sweet dressing, herbs, pine nuts, grilled peaches, and creamy cheese. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and it sounds so refreshing on a hot day.

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11. Spring Pea Pasta With Prosciutto and Burrata Cheese

This pasta with spring peas, prosciutto, and burrata cheese looks like an amazing springtime dish. It has fresh and savory ingredients like basil, cured meat, and buttery noodles. Serve this as a side or as the main for a dinner by yourself or with your significant other and you’re set for a night of relaxation or good conversation.

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12. Pickled Rhubarb & Strawberry Salad With Burrata and Toast

Another sweet and cheesy dish that looks amazing for the summertime. It’s not quite dessert and not quite dinner, so maybe a good appetizer? Also, with tangy rhubarb, aromatic basil, sweet strawberries, crunchy pistachios, and creamy, fresh burrata, I could eat this in seconds!

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13. Sourdough Panzanella With Peaches & Burrata

This might just be one of the best burrata recipes on this list. I mean how do you say no to crunchy sourdough Italian panzanella with sweet peaches and creamy, melty cheese? I feel like this is one of those summer dishes you take outside so you can enjoy the refreshing flavors on a nice, warm evening.

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14. Burrata Caprese Salad With Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

Back to the savory dishes! If you’re a pesto lover (because who isn’t), and you also love zesty tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, then this is for you. Also, its ready in just 10 minutes which makes this a quick, easy, and tasty dish for those busy weeknights.

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15. Cacio e Pepe With Burrata

Done in under 20 minutes, it’s a simple but very flavorful pasta dish that pairs with burrata so well. Also, when you combine parmigiano-reggiano and pecorino, this becomes an incredibly satisfying and deliciously cheesy dinner. So if you’re craving something easy, creamy, and savory, then cacio e pepe with burrata is your answer.

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16. Burrata Grilled Peach Salad

While I’ve already covered a burrata peach salad above, this one’s just a bit more simple for those night when you just can’t be bothered. Also, it’s healthy, refreshing, herby, and perfectly delicious.

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17. Tomato Burrata Salad

I’m sorry (not sorry), but this tomato burrata salad looks ridiculously good. The tomatoes are soaked in a zesty, herby, garlicky, and sweet marinade and then topped with burrata on toasty, golden bread. Honestly such a great dish to make for when you want a nice meal with your partner or you’re gonna host low-key dinner party.

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18. Easy Arugula Burrata Salad With Oven Roasted Grapes

We’ve tried grilled peaches, so now I think it’s time to try something a bit different with some oven roasted grapes. I feel like it’ll lend a nice burst of sweetness that’ll pair well with the creamy burrata cheese, savory cured meat, peppery arugula, and tangy balsamic vinegar.

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19. Burrata Toast With Blistered Tomatoes & Crispy Garlic

If you want another way to dress up your toast, then this should be at the top of your list. You have crispy bread smothered in creamy burrata and topped with blistered tomatoes, crispy garlic, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil.

You could make this for a dinner party, but you could also just make this for yourself and enjoy it solo. Up to you!

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20. Baked Ziti With Meatballs

This is the perfect burrata comfort food for those extra cold evenings. It’s hearty, tangy, creamy, and very savory. So if you’re wanting something Italian-inspired without having to head to a restaurant, then this is a good option to try this week.

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