Burrata is an Italian cheese made from fresh mozzarella and cream. It is shaped like a ball. The inside is soft and creamy and the outside is wrapped in stretched sheets of mozzarella. Burrata has a very fresh flavor. It was originally made in Southern Italy from buffalo milk. Today, most burrata is made from cow’s milk. I use this unique cheese in salad dishes – it is excellent, of course, with fresh, ripe tomatoes and capers, with a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt and pepper. But I also really like it with fresh fava beans, a hint of Meyer lemon zest, olive oil, sea salt and pepper. It is highly perishable and must be used within a few days of purchase. Burrata is available locally from A.G. Ferrari foods and Dean & Deluca. Check your favorite cheese shop, too!
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