These Honey-Drizzled Burrata Crostini are easy to make, versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings, taste amazing, and look effortlessly fancy.

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crostini appetizer with burrata, arugula, prosciutto, and honey on a serving plate

Crostini, meaning "little toasts" in Italian, are one of my go-to appetizers when I want something simple yet impressive. They're made from slices of baguette brushed with olive oil and toasted until perfectly crisp.

What I love most about crostini is how customizable they are, you can create endless variations using different cheeses, cured meats, toppings, and even drizzles.

This version with burrata, honey, and cured meats is a favorite because the ingredients are easy to find, the flavors are incredible, and it always looks fancy enough to wow your guests!

easy to make crostini appetizers on a serving dish

What you need to make these Crostinis:

Baguette
Olive Oil
Burrata
Arugula
Honey
Cured Meat of your choice (one of the best options would be Prosciutto)

Measurements are posted in the recipe card below the instructions.

Steps to Make Honey-Drizzled Burrata Crostinis

Slice a baguette into pieces, about 1/2 inch thick if you’re going for thin pieces.
Lay the slices on a baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. You can do one side or two sides, depending on how crispy you want them. If you want them extra crispy, brush both sides, and flip them in the oven to toast both sides.

step 1 in making crostini including cutting baguette and adding olive oil

Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 8–10 minutes, or until the slices are golden and crisp.
Let them cool slightly.

Spread a dollop of burrata on each toasted slice. If the burrata is very soft, you can tear it into small pieces and gently place them on the crostini.
Layer a few arugula leaves.
Add a slice of your choice of cured meat (Prosciutto, Chorizo…).
Finish each crostini with a light drizzle of honey, a good choice would also be spicy honey.

steps to make crostini including adding burrata, arugula, and prosciutto

Some ingredients alternatives

Here are alternatives for some ingredients, paired to inspire different crostini flavors:

For a cheaper option of Burrata (because it is more on the expensive side) use fresh mozzarella. It has a milder flavor but still delivers creaminess.
Boursin is a great option for crostinis, pair it with fig jam and prosciutto, you can also add a fruit like thin slices of pairs, or grilled slices of peaches. These combos also work with Ricotta.
For the cured meats, Salami is a good option, Chorizo delivers that hot smokey flavor, you can also use some turkey options like I did; I used “Lombo de Peru” (I live in Portugual) which is a smoked/dried turkey loin.

close up of crostini appetizer with burrata, arugula, prosciutto, and honey on a serving plate

Honey-Drizzled Burrata Crostini Appetizers

Honey-Drizzled Burrata Crostini Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 8–10 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes | Yields: 15 pieces

Ingredients

1 baguette (about 15 sliced pieces)
1 burrata
Rocket leaves (arugula, to taste)
Honey (to drizzle, to taste)
75g cured meat (such as prosciutto, salami...)

Instructions

Slice the baguette into thin pieces, brush with olive oil, and toast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden and crisp, about 8–10 minutes.
Spread a dollop of burrata on each toasted baguette slice, then layer with rocket leaves and a slice of cured meat.
Drizzle each crostini with honey to taste, and serve immediately.