Description
A refreshing and elegant appetizer featuring sweet pineapple boats filled with creamy burrata cheese and drizzled with a tangy lime basil syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 large ripe pineapple
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Make the lime basil syrup: In a small saucepan, combine lime juice, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves. Let steep for 10 minutes, then strain and set aside.
- Prepare the pineapple: Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise through the crown. Remove the core and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Cut the reserved pineapple into small cubes or bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the boats: Fill each pineapple half with the pineapple cubes and tear the burrata cheese into pieces and place on top.
- Drizzle the lime basil syrup over the burrata and pineapple.
- Season with a pinch of salt and garnish with fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the syrup.