The Delicious Delight of Italian Burrata Cheese

by John Griffith
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A perfect blend of mozzarella and cream always brings a delightful experience to the dinner table. Imagine a cow milk cheese appearing in a soft, smooth, fresh texture of rich cream when cut in slices. Seems quite delicious, right?

It is delicious; yes, burrata is delicious! A cheese wrapped with a solid creamy shell is known as the Italian burrata sensation by people. Inside it contains stracciatella and cream, which gives it a smooth texture. It was first produced in the nineteenth century and has been a prevalent food in Italy. Especially in the area of Murgia, this particular cheese is considered a staple of the culinary traditions.

Spun by the artisan of Murgia, Burrata is made of the milk of cow. The cow locally grazed in the heel of cattle provides full-bodied, rich, creamy milk. Later the artisans process it into flavoursome cheese.

The smooth, creamy texture is what makes the Italian burrata cheese special

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How is Burrata Made?

The process of making Italian burrata starts with heating the raw milk. The steps are:

Slowly add rennet and curdle the milk.

Once the curdle is perfectly formed, it is dropped in hot whey and left to blend flexibly.

Further, the artisan expertly pulls and weaves the card to get the consistency of stretched curd cheese.

Finally, when the desired texture is attained, it transforms into a soft pouch of mozzarella and cream, and it is ready to serve.

Burrata cheese is made by artisans with extra care

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Common Types of Burrata

Smoked Burrata

This fresh, stretched cheese comes with an intensely smoky flavour. This natural smoky contrast gives you the taste of authentic and delicious cheese. Just take traditional bread, warm it up and pair it with tomatoes. Then, add enough fresh, smoky burrata cheese. Here you are ready to taste the best and unforgettable meal.

Truffle Burrata

Truffle Buratta is a perfect combination of tradition and innovation. It produces a spark even in the most sophisticated palate. It also happens to be a source of nutrition and protein. It is best as entry food which comes along with extra virgin olive and fresh tomatoes. It also fitted best with raw, boiled vegetable salad.

Add burrata cheese to make a meal unforgettable

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Mint Burrata

Mint burrata is for those who love the original flavour of burrata. Mint burrata comes in full raw flavour and provides a taste of fresh creamy. Serve this freshly baked thicken cheese with traditional pasta or sandwich.

Chivas Burrata

Chivas burrata is for those who love the mix of something unusual and daring. It may not be that healthy, but sometimes, it is necessary to fulfil the cravings.

There are different types of burrata cheese

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Some Delicious Burrata Recipes

Herb and Chilli Burrata

Place some fennel seeds in a pan, heat them in medium flame. Add garlic, rosemary and chilli. Cook for 3-4 minutes roughly. Let it cool, and add burrata cheese. Serve it with Grissini to get the best taste.

Bruschetta with Eggplant, Fennel and Burrata

Preheat the extra virgin olive oil, place eggplant into it, and roast it for 15-20 minutes. Add tomatoes in the last ten minutes of cooking. Finally, spread fennel garlic vinegar and burrata on the top. It is a straight forward and fresh recipe, especially for vegetarians.

Burrata can be a good addition to any salad

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Peperonata of Prosciutto and Burrata

This recipe is a mere addition to the most delicious creamy dish. Take chicken, capsicum, boiled pasta as the main ingredients. Grill the capsicum in the oven for 10 minutes, let it cool and pull off the cover. Next, heat the oil in a frying pan for two minutes. Add freshly chopped garlic, tomatoes and grilled capsicum. When the tomatoes are broken and providing liquid consistency, add tossing pasta. Serve it with a sauce of burrata, extra oregano and prosciutto.

Almond Rottela with Burrata and Spinach

Nothing can be more mouthwatering than tasty breadcrumbs, melted pasta with burrata and olive oil. Boil pasta first, and then place butter and olive oil in a frypan. Heat it in a medium flame, and add garlic and almonds. When almonds get brown, add pasta and spinach. Top it with burrata and spread a little bit of lemon juice to get the most satisfactory taste.

Italian burrata comes with no preservatives, additives and artificial fillers. To get the best possible experience, consume it within a day, as waiting for more than a day can sometimes be bad for your stomach.

John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.