The mini cups with burrata and broccoli rabe cream are a refined but very simple appetizer idea to prepare, perfect for Christmas and for all occasions when you want to impress your guests with something different from the usual. Small single servings with a strong taste and elegant look, ideal for enriching the table or a buffet with a touch of color and originality.
The base of broccoli rabe and anchovy cream gives flavor and character, the burrata adds softness and freshness, while the crispy bread crumbs complete everything with a rustic and irresistible note. I love to prepare them for parties: they are scenic, served cold, and really prepared in a few minutes.
Try these mini cups with burrata, broccoli rabe, and crispy bread, and bring to the table a fanciful appetizer that will conquer everyone at the first taste!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
- Energy 155.41 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.65 (g) of which sugars 0.71 (g)
- Proteins 10.00 (g)
- Fat 9.33 (g) of which saturated 5.03 (g)of which unsaturated 3.06 (g)
- Fibers 1.24 (g)
- Sodium 438.93 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7 oz broccoli rabe (already cleaned)
- 5 oz burrata
- 2 slices rustic bread
- 2 filets anchovies in oil
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper (or chili)
- basil
Tools
- 4 Mini Cups
- Pot
- Strainer
- Immersion Blender
- Griddle or grill pan
Preparation
After cleaning and washing them, boil the broccoli rabe in salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes.
Drain and cool them under a stream of cold water.
Chop them coarsely and place them in the immersion blender cup. Add the anchovies, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Blend until you obtain a cream. If it turns out too dense, you can thin it with a little cooking water.
Toast the slices of bread on a grill pan or a griddle. When they are crispy, crumble them and drizzle with a little olive oil.
Now take your mini cups and distribute the broccoli rabe cream at the bottom. Cover with a layer of burrata (using the creamy inside part), and finally add the crumbs of bread.
The mini cups with burrata and broccoli rabe are ready to be served: garnish them as you like with some basil leaves and a drizzle of oil.
Tips and Variations
You can replace broccoli rabe with green broccoli, using the same procedure.
You can replace burrata with stracciatella, or with a ricotta mousse.
If you want to get ahead, you can prepare the broccoli rabe cream in advance and keep it in the refrigerator. However, I recommend composing the mini cups at the last moment.
FAQ
Can I omit the anchovies?
Sure, if you don’t like them, you can omit them without any problem.
How can I serve the dish if I don’t have mini cups?
You will need regular shot glasses, which we usually have at home. If yours are a bit smaller than the ones I used, you will get 6 portions instead of 4.
Alternatively, you can also use small plastic cups used for finger foods and appetizers (they can be purchased in many supermarkets).
