Go Back
+ servings
Print

Burrata Cheese

This post is everything you need to know about Burrata Cheese, along with a delicious Burrata Cheese Recipe you can't miss! I'm also sharing so many ways to use Burrata Cheese with a quick video! 

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword burrata, burrata cheese, burrata cheese recipe, how to eat burrata, what to do with burrata
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 128 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

Burrata Cheese Salad

  • 1 burrata cheese
  • 3 cups lettuce and greens
  • 2 pears
  • 1 cup baby tomatoes
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup Pomegranate arils

Salad Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons shallots minced
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 tabelspoon honey
  • 2 tabelspoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoons sumac
  • 2 tabelspoons Pomegranate molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs mix of oregano, basil, thyme

Instructions

  1. Remove the Burrata cheese from the fridge 30 minutes earlier to making the recipe and remove it from the brine.

    a hand opening a burrata cheese in the container with the brine showing how to buy burrata
  2. Make the dressing by mixing all ingredients in a bowl.

    salad dressing ingredients including olive oil, a bowl of shallots, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, seasoning, honey, herbs, mustard
  3. Toss the greens with a tablespoon of dressing.

    a hand holding the final bowl of dressing mixed up and ready
  4. Pile up your salad in the order you like.

    ingredients for the simple salad includes greens, fresh pears, tomatoes, nuts, seeds, shallots and fresh herbs
  5. Dress up the salad with dressing.

  6. Top with the burrata cheese.

    close up of the sliced burrata cheese showing the inside cream
  7. Drizzle extra dressing of you like or simply season the burrata with salt and pepper and olive oil.

    a hand drizzling some dressing over the burrata salad over a salad bowl
  8. Serve and enjoy!

    a large bowl of salad and a burrata cheese over the top with pomegranate arils for garnish and two serving spoons

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Burrata Cheese Tips:

  • Buy the cheese as fresh as possible as it doesn't last too long!
  • Use it within 48 hours of buying.
  • It's ideal to have burrata sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  • It's versatile and can be used raw or cooked (see how to serve).
  • Try this simple burrata recipe to get the taste of it and then be as creative as you can!

Burrata vs Mozzarella

So identical, but so unlike. Here's what distinguishes these two smooth kinds of cheese

Mozzarella is made from curd, obtained by combining lactic ferments and rennet with pasteurized cow's milk. The following stages are to cut the curd and remove the whey. At this stage, the curd is sliced into strips and kneaded in hot water, either manually or automatically, to make it "spin" or "stretch," resulting in mozzarella bits. The final step is to immerse the pieces in water to chill them.

Burrata is created from the extended curd of mozzarella. However, it is not the major component of the milk product; instead, it functions as a casing. Inside lies a delicate and creamy filling of stracciatella and cream. Whereas mozzarella has a much more rich flavor and a more flexible texture, burrata is gentler, tastier, and rich in calories, thanks to the cream.

Do you eat the skin of Burrata?

Yes! Burrata covering, which is formed of mozzarella, can be eaten. Its skin is delicious and safe to consume.

What Does Burrata Cheese Taste like?

Burrata is magical combination of textures and a smooth rich creamy taste. It tastes like fresh mozzarella, but richer, creamier with a buttery note. Overall it has a mild taste and that's why it's beautifully dressed and used in many recipes!

Is Burrata Cheese Healthy?

As a source of potassium and calcium, it's a great way to get some minerals in. However like most dairy products, it's best eaten in moderation as it's a super rich cheese! The difference however is that Burrata cheese is always shared and spread among all servings :)

Is Burrata Cheese Pasteurized? 

If you purchase at the grocery stores, then most probably yes it is pasteurized. 

Nutrition Facts
Burrata Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 116mg5%
Potassium 294mg8%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 453IU9%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.