Burrata — The Creamy Italian Cheese You’ll Fall in Love With.
- Eliane Muskus
- Jul 19
- 2 min read
How to Enjoy Burrata Beyond Caprese & Why It’s So Much More Than Mozzarella.
Some ingredients don’t just taste good — they make you pause. Burrata is one of them. I still remember the first time I cut into a delicate burrata ball, and silky cream spilled gently onto my plate. This isn’t just mozzarella’s creamier cousin… this is indulgence wrapped in simplicity.
Why I Love Burrata:
Burrata speaks to my love for honest, fresh ingredients. Crafted in Puglia, Italy, it’s mozzarella’s softer, more luxurious sibling. A pouch of fresh mozzarella filled with stracciatella — a rich mix of cream and cheese curds — burrata feels like a little gift on your plate.
I love it for its versatility: spooned over heirloom tomatoes with a drizzle of basil oil, layered on grilled vegetables, or served with charred peaches, prosciutto, and a touch of honey. It even turns a simple pasta or risotto into a showstopper.
It’s a cheese that needs very little… but gives you so much.
Burrata vs. Mozzarella — What’s the Difference?
While both come from cow’s milk and share a delicate, milky flavor, burrata is mozzarella with a surprise inside. Mozzarella is firm and elastic — perfect for pizza and caprese salads. Burrata is soft, creamy, and almost buttery when you cut into it. Mozzarella is a staple. Burrata is a treat.
👩🍳 My Favorite Ways to Serve Burrata:
✔️ With Tomatoes, Toasted Pine Nuts & Basil Oil — a vibrant, elevated take on Caprese
✔️ On Grilled Veggies — zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers
✔️ With Roasted Beets & Pistachio Pesto — colorful and unexpected
✔️ Topped on Pasta or Risotto — it melts beautifully into warm dishes
✔️ With Charred Peaches & Prosciutto — sweet, salty, and perfect with a glass of wine
✔️ Beet & Burrata Salad with Herbs & Balsamic Glaze — earthy, creamy, and elegant
✔️ With Charred Peaches, Arugula & Honey — sweet, peppery, and perfect for warm evenings
✔️ On Sourdough with Olive OilOilcourse Sea Salt — sometimes simple is best
A Taste of Italy’s Heart — And Why Freshness Matters:
Burrata was born in the early 1900s in Puglia, southern Italy, when cheesemakers found a creative way to use leftover mozzarella curds. They shaped fresh mozzarella into soft pouches and filled them with a luscious mixture of stracciatella and cream — creating one of Italy’s finest gifts to the world.
But burrata is more than a delicacy…it’s fleeting.
Because of its fresh, creamy center, burrata is highly perishable and should be enjoyed within 2 to 3 days of purchase — ideally on the same day. It’s not a cheese you stash in the fridge for later. Its delicate flavor and silky texture are at their best when fresh, making every bite worth savoring.
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