Tomato Garlic Confit Burrata (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Tomato Confit

01 - 900 g cherry tomatoes, mixed red and yellow, rinsed and dried
02 - 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
03 - 240 ml extra virgin olive oil
04 - 5 g sea salt
05 - 2 g freshly ground black pepper
06 - 4 g fresh thyme leaves
07 - 15 ml balsamic vinegar (optional)

→ For Serving

08 - 225 g burrata cheese
09 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
10 - Crusty bread, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 150°C.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with peeled garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and thyme until well coated.
03 - Transfer the tomato and garlic mixture to a shallow oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 90–120 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are blistered and tender and garlic is golden and aromatic.
05 - If desired, drizzle balsamic vinegar over the confit during the last 15 minutes of roasting.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly so the flavors meld.
07 - Spoon the tomato garlic confit onto a large serving platter or shallow bowl. Tear the burrata into pieces and arrange among the tomatoes and garlic.
08 - Top with fresh basil leaves and serve with slices of crusty bread.

# Notes:

01 - The confit can be prepared in advance and served at room temperature to allow the flavors to intensify.