Cheese story
What is Burrata?
A pouch of mozzarella filled with cream and stracciatella curds.
Origin
Puglia, Italy
Milk
cow or buffalo
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Italy
Region
Puglia
Milk type
cow or buffalo
Texture
fresh filled stretched-curd
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: creamy, milky, rich, delicate
Origin, protection and character
Burrata comes from Italy, especially Puglia. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Burrata
antipasti, salads, bruschetta, pasta finishing
Good food matches
tomatoes
basil
white wine
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
