@foodswings.by.jos: A throwback to my most populair christmas recipe from last year. 👇 A festive ciabatta that tastes like Christmas on a board ✨🎄 Creamy burrata, warm pesto tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & balsamic drizzle… The easiest holiday crowd-pleaser for your hosting season! Save this one — your guests will devour it. ❤️🍅🫒” 📝 Ingredients 1 ciabatta, halved lengthwise Olive oil 2 burrata balls (1 per side) 8 teaspoons pesto (4 per side) 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved A splash of olive oil for the pan 1 handful pine nuts 16–20 basil leaves Balsamic cream (crema di balsamico) 👩🍳 Step-by-step (starting with the prep) Preparation 1. Heat a pan with a splash of olive oil. 2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and grill until softened and lightly caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly. 3. In a separate dry pan, toast the pine nuts until golden. Set aside. Ciabatta Base 4. Preheat the oven to 220°C. 5. Cut the ciabatta in half lengthwise and brush both sides with olive oil. 6. Bake for 6 minutes until lightly crispy. Assembling 7. Spread 1 burrata over each ciabatta half. 8. Add 4 tsp pesto onto each side and spread evenly. 9. Distribute the grilled cherry tomatoes over both sides. 10. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top. 11. Add 8–10 basil leaves per side. 12. Finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic cream. ✨ Serve warm and enjoy — the easiest festive centerpiece for your holiday table! #burrata #caprese #christmasrecipe