A refreshing Caprese bruschetta recipe for the summer season
If the idea of brunch on the weekend with delicious food, company and a vino appeal to you then you will LOVE this Caprese Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze.
Using simple, everyday ingredients and a high-quality Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 Piece knife block, this easy recipe can be on the table with simple steps. I have used many knives to chop, dice and slice my way through ingredients in my kitchen but I admit that the Wustof Knife Block is a set that every home chef needs in their kitchen as the quality makes the tasks needed for food preparation incredibly easy!
The ingredients you need for this bruschetta are listed below:
Caprese Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze Recipe | Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf white sourdough
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 250-gram punnet cherry tomatoes
- 220 grams bocconcini or mozzarella balls
- 3 tbs basil pesto (I use the dip variety from the fridge section)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tbs olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180˚C/ 350-375˚F /gas Mark 4-5
- Lay alfoil on a baking tray
- Use the bread knife to slice the sourdough loaf and spread the slices out onto the baking tray.
- Lightly spray bread slices with oil.
- Place bread in the oven for 5-10 mins to toast.
- Place the basil leaves in a medium-sized mixing bowl and use the kitchen scissors to cut the basil into small pieces.
7. Use a knife to cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the basil leaves.
8. Use a knife to cut the bocconcini in half and add to the cherry tomato basil mix.
9. Pour olive oil over the basil, cherry tomatoes and bocconcini. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine
- Use oven mitts to remove the baking tray from the oven and set aside
- Spread basil pesto on the toasted bread and repeat for each slice
- Spoon the Caprese salad over the toasted pesto bread and repeat for each slice
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze to serve
Notes
- Balsamic glaze is a thicker consistency than traditional balsamic vinegar. You will find it in the aisle at the store that has the croutons, olives and salad dressing. It is in a small squeezy bottle.
- Either round or oval cherry tomatoes will work, change it up and use mini orange Roma tomatoes if you like
