Tofu Burrata with Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic
⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
❄ Chill Time: 2 hours
👩🍳 Servings: 4 as an appetizer
🥄 Difficulty: Easy
Burrata is one of summer’s most beloved indulgences — creamy in the middle, silky on the outside, and perfect with the season’s sweetest tomatoes. This plant-based version uses silken tofu for that luscious texture, with the secret weapon of Farmer Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm for rich, herby flavor.
It comes together in just 5 minutes with a blender or immersion blender, then chills until firm. Pair it with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a dish that feels right at home on a summer table or packed into a basket for an elevated picnic al fresco.
Ingredients
(Serves 4 as an appetizer)
Tofu Burrata
1 block (14 oz) silken tofu, drained
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsweetened plant-based yogurt
2 tbsp Farmer Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
To Serve
3–4 ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
Handful of fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Crusty bread, sliced and toasted
Instructions
Make the Tofu Burrata
Blend until creamy – Add tofu, olive oil, yogurt, Farmer Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm, lemon juice, and salt to a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until completely smooth and silky — it comes together in about 5 minutes.
Chill to set – Spoon into a small bowl lined with plastic wrap or a lightly oiled ramekin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to hold its shape.
Assemble the Plate
Layer the tomatoes – Arrange tomato slices in a circle on a serving plate. Tuck fresh basil leaves between slices.
Add the burrata – Gently unmold the tofu burrata and place in the center.
Drizzle & serve – Finish with balsamic glaze and serve with toasted bread for scooping.
🌿 Tips & Variations
For a picnic: Keep burrata chilled in its mold, pack tomatoes and basil separately, and assemble just before serving.
Cheese board ready: Surround with olives, figs, and crackers for an elegant spread.
Extra flavor: Sprinkle more Farmer Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm over the finished plate.
Light, creamy, and full of fresh summer flavor — this tofu burrata is proof that plant-based recipes can feel completely luxurious. With Farmer Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm as the secret weapon, it’s equally perfect for a backyard gathering or a long afternoon al fresco.
