Bloody Mary Burrata

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Chef John's Bloody Mary-flavored gazpacho may not contain vodka but comes with the bonus of Burrata cheese, which creamily complements the tangy fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients

2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes
1/3 cup sliced celery
1 jalapeno, sliced
1/2 clove garlic
1/2 cup water
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
6 ounces Burrata cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 drizzles olive oil

Directions

1 Combine tomatoes, celery, jalapeno, and garlic in a blender. Pour in water and blend until very smooth. Pass mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and discard skins.
2 Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly; taste and adjust seasonings. Cover Bloody Mary base with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
3 Ladle 1 cup cold Bloody Mary base into each serving bowl. Dollop 2 ounces Burrata cheese into the center. Season with black pepper and drizzle in olive oil.