Roast Tomato Whipped Mascarpone Crostini with Burrata

Instructions

1. Step
   Preheat the oven to 400F
2. Step
   Cut tomatoes in half and set tomatoes on a prepared baking tray. Cut a full garlic bulb in half and drizzle ¼ cup olive oil and salt. Wrap in tin foil with a small hole at the top and add to the same baking prepared tray. Drizzle the tomatoes with remaining ¼ cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in for 20 - 25 minutes or until desired roast reached.
3. Step
   Cut the baguette into equal ½” slices. In a large nonstick skillet, add 3 tbsp butter and olive oil on medium low heat. Fry the baguette on both sides until golden brown. Place crostini on a paper towel after frying to drain
4. Step
   In a large bowl, add mascarpone, cream and mix. Add thyme, pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Mix until combined and add roasted garlic cloves and mix until thick and fluffy.
5. Step
   On a plate, slice burrata in half to expose the stracciatella inside. Take one piece of crostini and spread the mascarpone mixture on top. Place two tomato halves on top. Spread the stracciatella then pipe a dollop of pesto on top. Garnish with basil leaf
6. Step
   Repeat for the remaining crostinis and serve