Summer Burrata & Prosciutto Focaccia
&
Hugo Spritz
A note from us
We have been a little obsessed with focaccia this summer. Kate has made it several times, including when her dad was visiting over Memorial Day, and we just cannot seem to get enough. So we finally had to build a whole menu around it.
This one is meant to feel effortless. The focaccia does most of the heavy lifting, and everything comes together quickly once it is warm and ready. Spread it with whipped ricotta, tear the burrata over the top, pile on the roasted tomatoes and prosciutto, and finish with a drizzle of hot honey balsamic. The melon arugula salad alongside keeps it fresh and bright.
We paired this one with a Hugo Spritz, and it felt exactly right. Light, floral, a little citrusy. It's a cocktail that makes a summer evening feel like you're somewhere in northern Italy. We think you are going to love it.
Kevin & Kate
The Cocktail
Hugo Spritz
The Menu
Summer Burrata & Prosciutto Focaccia
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Everything you’ll need to make this meal — plus a few pantry staples you probably already have.
If you are making the homemade focaccia, plan to start it a few hours ahead to give the dough time to rise. If you are using store-bought, just remember to warm it before assembling.
This menu is made for sharing. Set everything out on a board and let it be a little casual and communal. Pour the spritzes before you start assembling and let the evening feel easy.
notes from the kitchen
Just a few kitchen tips to make the most of this week's ingredients and flavors.
MAKE THE FOCACCIA
If you have been curious about bread making but not sure where to start, this is your moment. Our homemade focaccia is one of the simplest breads you can make. Most of the time is hands-off rising time, and the result is something really special. We have linked the full recipe and tutorial below. → Link to our homemade focaccia recipe
That said, a good store-bought focaccia works beautifully here, too. Warm it up and it is ready to go.
BURRATA AND RICOTTA TOGETHER
We were not sure about this combination at first, honestly. Two creamy cheeses on one piece of bread felt like it might be too much. It is not. The whipped ricotta spreads smooth and garlicky, and the burrata tears open and pools on top in the best way. They work together, not against each other. Let your ricotta come to room temperature before assembling for the creamiest result.
WARM YOUR FOCACCIA
Whether homemade or store-bought, do not skip the warming step. Five to seven minutes in a 400°F oven makes a real difference. The outside gets just slightly crisp, the inside stays soft, and the heat helps everything melt together when you assemble.
MAKE IT VEGETARIAN
This menu is easy to make vegetarian. Simply leave the prosciutto off the focaccia and the salad. The burrata, whipped ricotta, and roasted tomatoes carry so much flavor that it does not feel like anything is missing.
HOT HONEY BALSAMIC
If you do not have hot honey on hand, regular honey with a small pinch of red pepper flakes works in a pinch. The heat is subtle here and just adds a little something to the drizzle without taking over.
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