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Burrata (ITALY)

Burrata (ITALY) - Cheese Origin
Country of OriginItaly
RegionPuglia
Age1 to 2 days
ClassificationFresh, Soft
MilkCow
ProducerVarious
Weight and Shape250 to 500 g (90 oz – 1 lb 2 oz), Sphere
SizeVarious
TasteMild butter sweetness, milky taste
AromaButtery aroma
PairingPrimitivo di Manduria, Moscato di Trani, crusty bread
TextureSmooth on the outside, soft on the inside
ColorLustrous white in color

Burrata (means ‘buttery’ in Italian) is a pasta filata that is often being compared to mozzarella.

The key differences are the stretching technique employed to produce the cheese and the fact that Burrata is formed into a pouch and then filled with soft, stringy curd and heavy cream.

Burrata Tasting Note

Burrata tastes like mild butter with hints of sweetness comparable to mozzarella. It also gives off a buttery and pleasant aroma.

Thickened stracciatella flows out of Burrata when you sliced it open; it is incredibly soft cheese and extremely satisfying to eat.

How to Enjoy (PAIRING)

It is best to consume Burrata within 24 hours after it is produce. After 48 hours, it is past its prime.

Burrata goes well with Italian dry-cured ham (Prosciutto) and salad with fresh tomatoes with olive oil. Many people also love to combine this cheese with cracked black pepper and serve it on pasta.

For a quick healthy breakfast or snack, serve Burrata on crusty breads with avocado.

For beverage, your safest bet is Primitivo di Manduria or Moscato di Trani… both are from the Puglia region.

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Where to Buy Burrata:

  • Gourmet Food Store: 8oz for $10.29
  • Olio & Olive: 8oz for $7.80
  • Saxelby Cheese: 8oz for $13.00
  • Murray’s: 8oz for $12.00

More Cheeses from Italy:

  • Strachitunt PDO
  • Spressa delle Giudicarie PDO
  • Trentingrana PDO
  • Bitto PDO
  • Vezzena
  • Bra Tenero
  • Branzi

Last update on 2022-06-26 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Filed Under: Cheeses of the World, Italy

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