Burrata
A fresh Italian stretched-curd cheese with a creamy filling of stracciatella and cream. Serve well drained with tomato, basil and olive oil.
What it offers and why to use it
Dairy flavours range from mild and fresh to strong, salty or tangy as cheese matures.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check burrata's texture and characteristic aroma. Avoid an unusual smell, a dried-out surface or mould not typical of the cheese.
Store
Refrigerate in packaging that protects it without trapping excess moisture. Follow the label and allow it to come towards room temperature briefly before serving.
Prepare
Cut or grate cheese while cold. Melt gently to prevent the fat separating and adjust the salt at the end.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with bread, tomatoes, fruit, nuts, honey, herbs, pasta, eggs and vegetables.
How to substitute it
Replace burrata with a cheese of comparable moisture and freshness, considering how it will be served or melted.
Recipes with burrata
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