Burrata Boards Are the Ultimate Summer Entertaining Dish

Serve this sweet and savory food board at your next outdoor dinner party.

Updated on June 27, 2023

Whether it's at a casual dinner party or a simple backyard get-together, the cheese board is something of an entertaining staple. But there's a way to take the sliced-cheddar-and-crackers classic and upgrade it in a major way. Enter: the burrata board.

If you haven't had it before, burrata is a ball of solid mozzarella cheese with a hollow center that's usually filled with cream. And a burrata board is exactly what it sounds like: A charcuterie-type spread arranged around the creamy cheese on a serving platter (like this Better Homes & Gardens Acacia Wood Rectangle Tray with Gold Color Handles, $23, Walmart). It's the perfect summer snack because it pairs perfectly with both sweet summer fruits and fresh savory flavors.

Here are a few of our favorite burrata board examples, to give you all the inspiration you need to create your own.

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Flavorful Layers

This burrata board by Meg Quinn of Ain't Too Proud To Meg comes layered with peaches, prosciutto, heirloom tomatoes and cherries, and topped with fresh mint and basil. To make your own, layer burrata with your favorite in-season fruits and veggies on a rectangular serving board.

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Summer Spread

This bright and fresh creation by Ashley of Sorrenteaux Boards is exactly what your next dinner party needs. A bowl of burrata is surrounded by fresh fruits and veggies, pieces of toast, and salty prosciutto. Pair this spread with a glass of your favorite rosé for the perfect summer evening spread.

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Fresh Flavors

Marisa from Queen of Brie put together this delicious assortment of cheese and fresh summer flavors. This easy appetizer comes together in just minutes; to make it, top a round charcuterie board with layers of sliced burrata with different kinds of tomatoes, prosciutto, and dishes filled with olive oil and honey.

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Good and Glazed

This decadent spread by Cortney LaCorte of Cheese Gal will make your mouth water the minute you see it. She paired burrata with peach slices and meat, then topped it all off with a fig balsamic glaze. Yum!

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Bold Flavors

Erika from Saratoga Grazing Co put together this decadent combination of burrata, roasted butternut squash, carmelized onions, and Italian sausage. Serve this one as the summer season transitions into fall. To make your own, grab a round wood serving tray and arrange the ingredients in circular layers.

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The Trifecta

The Cheese Board Queen built this fabulous board, which features a trifecta of cheeses: burrata, mozzarella balls, and marinated feta. Rounding out the spread is a mix of crunchy crackers, fresh veggies, and lots of tomatoes.

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Sweet and Savory

We love the mix of sweet and savory flavors featured on this board, by Alaura Berry. There's the burrata, of course, but also fresh figs, salami, a mix of other hard and soft cheeses. And the icing on top of the proverbial cake? A pot of honey, to add a little bit of sugar to every bite.

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