Balsamic Roasted Strawberries (with Stracciatella)
Updated Dec 06, 2025
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Balsamic Roasted Strawberries are one of my new favorite summer recipes! They feel fancy but are surprisingly easy to make and they're a perfect way to use up extra strawberries. Serve as a fresh summer appetizer with crusty bread, spoon onto toast for a sweet-and-savory breakfast or snack, or swap the stracciatella for yogurt or ice cream for a unique dessert.
Try switching out the stracciatella for Whipped Ricotta or Whipped Feta for an equally delicious version of this recipe!
Watch how to make it here!
Why You'll Love these Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
- Simple but impressive: This dish looks gourmet but comes together with just a few ingredients and minimal effort. Try my Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Pistachios for another easy yet impressive appetizer.
- Versatile: Serve it as an appetizer, snack, or even dessert! Swap the stracciatella for yogurt or ice cream, and feel free to switch up the toppings - walnuts, almonds, or fresh mint all work beautifully.
- Seasonal & summery: A perfect way to use peak-season strawberries in a new and creative way. This is especially helpful if you have strawberries that are close to going bad and you want to use up a lot at once!
- Customizable: Can’t find stracciatella? Try burrata, whipped ricotta, or even Greek yogurt.
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- Strawberries: I used fresh strawberries for this recipe, but frozen strawberries will also work well. No need to thaw them first. Just add them straight to the baking dish and increase the bake time by 5–10 minutes.
- Dark Cherry Sweet Balsamic Vinegar: This vinegar blends traditional balsamic vinegar with cherry juice, giving it a naturally sweet flavor and a thicker, more syrupy consistency than regular balsamic. If you're using regular balsamic vinegar instead, add 1 tsp honey or maple syrup to help replicate the sweetness and texture.
- Stracciatella Cheese: This cheese is actually the filling of burrata cheese! If you can't find stracciatella, simply tear burrata cheese open and use the creamy center just like stracciatella. You can also spoon the entire ball onto the plate and build the toppings around it.
Balsamic Roasted Strawberries (Step-by-Step Instructions)
See the recipe card below for the full list of instructions.
- Rinse, hull, and slice the strawberries.
- Toss the strawberries with balsamic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the strawberries until softened and their juices release.
- Assemble the dip. Spread the stracciatella on the bottom of the bowl and top with the strawberries, basil, pistachios, olive oil, and flaky salt.
Ready to try it? Scroll to the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and full instructions.
Balsamic Roasted Strawberries FAQ's
Yes, frozen strawberries work well in this recipe. There is no need to thaw them before roasting.
Stracciatella is a soft, creamy cheese made from pulled mozzarella strands mixed with cream. It’s the inside of burrata. You can usually find it at specialty grocery stores like Whole Foods or Italian markets. If unavailable, you can substitute with burrata, whipped ricotta, or even plain Greek yogurt.
This dish is very versatile. Serve it as an appetizer with crusty bread or crackers, spoon it over toast for breakfast, or use it as a topping for vanilla ice cream or yogurt for dessert.
Store the roasted strawberries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently or serve cold. Assemble with cheese and toppings just before serving for best texture.
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Balsamic Roasted Strawberries (with Stracciatella)
Equipment
- 8"x 8" Baking Dish oven safe
Ingredients
Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
- 1 pound Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Dark Cherry Sweet Balsamic Vinegar, add 1 tsp honey if using regular balsamic vinegar (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
Stracciatella Dip
- 8 ounces Stracciatella Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, chiffonade
- 1 tablespoon Roasted & Salted Pistachios, roughly chopped
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, drizzle to taste
- Flaky Salt, to taste
Instructions
Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse and hull the strawberries, then halve or quarter them so they’re all roughly the same size. Place the strawberries in an oven-safe baking dish.
- Add the dark cherry sweet balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and honey (if using regular balsamic vinegar instead of sweet). Toss everything together until the strawberries are well coated.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the strawberries have softened and released their juices. Let cool slightly before assembling.
Stracciatella Dip
- Spread the stracciatella across the bottom of a shallow serving bowl or plate. Spoon the roasted strawberries on top, along with as much of the juices as you’d like. Finish with fresh basil, chopped pistachios, flaky salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Notes
- Note 1: I used a dark cherry sweet balsamic vinegar which is thicker and sweeter compared to regular balsamic vinegar. If you're using regular balsamic vinegar, you can add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to mimic the flavor and texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm or at room temperature. Perfect with crusty bread, crostini, crackers, or as part of a summer cheese board. Also delicious served as a topping for toast. Try swapping out the stracciatella for yogurt or ice cream for a tasty summer dessert.
- Storage & Reheating: Store the roasted strawberries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve leftovers cold or reheat gently in a small saucepan or microwave to loosen the texture before serving. For best results, assemble with stracciatella and toppings just before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
