Apulia · Italy
Burrata.
Burrata is a study in textural contrast: a delicate mozzarella skin gives way to a luxurious center of shredded curds swimming in fresh cream that coats your palate with rich, buttery softness. The flavor is whisper-quiet—clean milk, subtle lactic tang, and the ghost of sweet butter—letting the pristine creaminess speak for itself.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Burrata was invented near Andria in Apulia in the early 20th century, credited to the Bianchino family of cheesemakers, who were looking for a way to use leftover mozzarella scraps and cream. The name means 'buttered' in Italian.
The cheese consists of a thin shell of mozzarella encasing a filling of stracciatella (torn mozzarella strings soaked in cream), producing an explosively creamy center when cut open. It was originally wrapped in asphodel leaves, which served as a freshness indicator — the cheese should be consumed while the leaves remain green. Export demand in the 21st century drove industrial production, though authentic Apulian versions remain perishable.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Pasta filata
- Rind
- rindless
- Age
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are drawn from each cheese's flavour and aroma profile. This is Burrata's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for pasta filata cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 20–30 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Tear, don't cut — torn mozzarella and burrata expose more surface and taste creamier.
Store
Fresh and brined cheeses keep best covered in their liquid — and are happiest eaten within days.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Burrata.
30 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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These will play a similar role on the board and in the pan.
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