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Burrata Cheese

Cultural Context

Burrata cheese hails from the Puglia region of Italy, where it was originally created to use up leftover mozzarella and cream. This indulgent cheese is celebrated for its creamy interior and delicate outer shell, making it a luxurious addition to salads, pastas, and antipasti platters. Today, burrata has gained popularity worldwide, often featured in gourmet dishes and enjoyed fresh with simple accompaniments.

ItalianITother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup pesto

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Boil water in a pot.

2

Add a couple of large ladles of boiled water into the pot.

3

Put shredded mozzarella cheese into the hot water.

4

Using the handle side of a wooden spoon, work the mozzarella into the hot water until it melts.

5

Once melted, let the cheese cool a bit and wear gloves to handle it.

6

Take a small amount of the warm pulled cheese and place it in a bowl.

7

Pour heated cream over the cheese and mix to soften it.

8

Take an amount of the cheese mixture for the burrata and work it until smooth on the outside.

9

Scoop the cheese mixture into the center of the cheese ball.

10

Pull the sides up to enclose the filling, letting it stretch slightly before ripping off excess cheese.

11

Shock the formed burrata in cold water to firm it up.

12

Repeat the process to make additional burratas, using different fillings like sun-dried tomatoes or pesto.

13

Let the burratas chill in the cold water until set.

Equipment Needed

serving plateknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

BurrataBurrata di Andria
Local Name: Burrata

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