If you’re looking for a dish that beautifully combines creamy, fresh cheese with the sweet intensity of slow-cooked tomatoes, you’re in for a real treat. In this blog post, we’ll explore the origins of stracciatella cheese, the art of making tomato confit, and how to create a mouth-watering dish of Stracciatella Cheese with Tomato Confit that will impress both guests and family alike.

Stracciatella Cheese: A Creamy Dream

Before we dive into the world of tomato confit, let’s talk about the star of our show: stracciatella cheese. Originating in Southern Italy, this cheese is a true gift to cheese lovers. It’s known for its rich, creamy texture, and it’s a close cousin to the more famous Burrata cheese. Stracciatella is made by shredding the soft, fresh interior of mozzarella cheese into delicate, creamy ribbons. The result is a cheese that practically melts in your mouth.

The Allure of Tomato Confit

Tomato confit, on the other hand, is a culinary masterpiece that involves slow-cooking tomatoes in olive oil until they become incredibly sweet and tender. This process intensifies their natural flavours, and they turn into little bursts of sunshine on your plate. The combination of stracciatella cheese and tomato confit is a match made in heaven – the creaminess of the cheese perfectly balances the sweet and savoury notes of the confit.

What to serve with this dish?

If you are hosting a gathering and looking for other dishes that would go well with this one try our super simple Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and a quick and easy White Bean Crostini pair it with a refreshing Aperol Spritz and you have yourself a lovely little Italian inspired party.

Creating Your Stracciatella Cheese and Tomato Confit Dish

Now that we’ve built up your anticipation, let’s get cooking! Take a look at this simple yet impressive recipe.

Stracciatella Cheese with Tomato Confit

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Course: Appetizer, canape, crostini, Dip, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Confit Tomato, Stacciatella

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4-5 cloves of garlic cut in half.
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• 1½ cup stracciatella cheese
• Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
• In a small oven-safe dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, rosemary and olive oil, make sure all ingredients are submerged in oil.
• Roast the tomato mixture in the preheated oven for 2 hours until the tomatoes are soft and caramelized. Be patient; slow-roasting is the key to achieving that incredible sweetness.
• Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
• To serve, spread the creamy stracciatella cheese on a plate, and top it with the warm tomato confit, using a fork to drain it from the oil.
• Garnish your dish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbal freshness.
• Serve with slices of crusty bread to scoop up the cheese and tomato goodness.

Stracciatella Cheese and Tomato Confit is a match made in culinary heaven that deserves a spot at your dining table. With this delicious and visually appealing dish, you’ll impress both your guests and your taste buds. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!