What’s the hippest way to dress up your caprese salad this summer? Try using burrata instead of regular old mozzarella cheese, and you’ll never have a conventional caprese salad again.
“Burrata†is Italian for “buttered,†and this fresh Italian cheese is true to its name. Made from rennet and warm milk like traditional mozzarella, burrata is shaped into a hollow pouch instead of a solid ball and then infused with fresh cream. Rich, oozing, and utterly delicious, burrata is the perfect pairing for ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Its buttery flavor and soft texture turn everyday caprese salad into a cheese lover’s delight.
Burrata is commonly sold in gourmet food stores and specialty cheese shops, but it is becoming increasingly available in larger grocery stores as well. It’s available online at igourmet.com.
