Recipe 02 · Mediterranean-inspired and tested in our UK kitchen. This is an original Recipes by the Eye combination rather than a traditional regional dish.
Tested in Our KitchenPeach Burrata Toast with Honey & Walnuts
Ripe peach and creamy burrata do most of the work here. Add crisp toast, roughly crushed walnuts, mint and just enough honey to make the peaches shine. The quantities are starting points. The real guide is the food: use enough burrata to cover the toast generously, overlap the peach slices without burying the cheese, and stop drizzling when the honey glistens rather than pools.
What went into our test
Ingredients,
by the eye.
- One thick slice of rustic bread
- A generous layer of burrata (about half of a 100–125 g ball)
- Enough thin peach slices to cover the burrata (about 1–1½ peaches, depending on size)
- A small scatter of roughly crushed walnuts (about ½ tablespoon)
- A pinch of dried mint
- A light drizzle of runny honey (about 1 teaspoon, or to taste)
These guardrails describe our test, not a demand for identical ingredients. Taste and adjust as you go.
Prepared before assembly
Everything ready
to come together.
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Assembly video
Watch every ingredient
join the dish.
Tested in our real UK kitchen. We found that draining the burrata and preparing all the toppings before assembly were important for keeping the bread crisp. The honey should be adjusted according to the natural sweetness of the peaches.
The method
How to cook
and assemble it.
The written steps support the video and include the practical guardrails a beginner needs.
Toast the bread
Toast until the edges are golden and the centre feels firm enough to support the toppings.
Drain the burrata
Let any excess liquid escape before opening the burrata so it does not soak the bread.
Add the burrata
Open the burrata and spread a generous, uneven layer over the warm toast.
Layer the peaches
Place the peach slices over the burrata, overlapping them while leaving some cheese visible.
Add the walnuts and mint
Scatter over the crushed walnuts, followed by a small pinch of mint.
Finish with honey
Drizzle lightly with honey and serve immediately.
What to notice
A few signs that matter
more than the clock.
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Golden edges
The bread should be golden around the edges without looking dry or burnt.
A stable base
The toast should feel crisp enough to hold the burrata and peaches without bending.
Creamy, not watery
The burrata should sit in a thick layer rather than running into the bread.
A peach that gives slightly
A ripe peach should bend slightly when sliced without becoming soft or mushy.
Burrata still visible
Leave small areas of white burrata visible between the overlapping peach slices.
A light honey gloss
Stop drizzling when the peaches glisten; the honey should not pool on the plate.
If the dish needs correcting
If the burrata is very wet, leave it to drain for several minutes before opening it. If the peaches are firm, slice them more thinly. If they are already very sweet, reduce the honey. Assemble only when everything is ready so the toast stays crisp.
Nutrition snapshot
Useful context,
without false precision.
Estimated per stated serving from the real kitchen test. Flexible amounts mean a range may be more honest than a single exact figure.
How our estimates work- Fat
- 21g
- Saturates
- 12g
- Carbohydrate
- 61g
- Of which sugars
- 26g
- Fibre
- 5g
- Protein
- 15g
- Salt
- 0.9g
Dietary: Vegetarian and Mediterranean-inspired. Not vegan. It can be made gluten-free using suitable gluten-free bread.
Allergens: Contains milk, wheat/gluten and walnuts (tree nuts). Pumpkin or sunflower seeds can replace the walnuts for a nut-free variation, but this substitution has not been separately kitchen-tested.
The thickness and type of bread, the amount and brand of burrata, the quantity of walnuts and the size of the honey drizzle. Nutrition values are estimates rather than laboratory-tested figures.What the ingredients bring
Nutrients,
ingredient by ingredient.
Meaningful contributions and relevant trade-offs, without turning a home-cooked dish into a medical promise.
Peach
Vitamin C, fibre and plant compoundsAdds natural sweetness, colour and freshness.
Burrata
Protein, calcium and fatProvides the creamy texture and much of the richness.
Walnuts
Unsaturated fats, plant protein and fibreAdd crunch and make the toast more satisfying.
Rustic bread
Carbohydrate and some fibreProvides the main source of energy and the crisp base.
Honey
Natural sugarsAdds sweetness, so only a light drizzle is needed.
Mint
Small amounts of plant compoundsAdds freshness, although the quantity is too small to contribute significant nutrients.
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Nutrition: general estimated information only; not medical advice. Always check product labels and allergens for your own needs.