19 Creamy-Rich Burrata Recipes That Go Far Beyond Caprese

Consider these burrata recipes when you want to do more with this creamy cheese than pair it with tomatoes and basil (although that’s excellent). The Italian cow’s milk cheese is essentially a hollow ball of tender mozzarella filled with more mozzarella that’s been shredded and enrobed in cream (watch cheesemaker Rynn Caputo form a ball of burrata and other cheeses here). We like to balance its richness by pairing the beatific blob with crunchy vegetables and vibrant dressings. Besides traditional uses for burrata, you’ll find a few fresh ideas below, like a spicy cabbage salad or a dish of ripe persimmons and jalapeño oil. Some make cheese the star of the meal, others use burrata’s distinctive qualities to highlight other choice ingredients.

Sometimes it can be tricky to find burrata at the supermarket. If you can’t get to a specialty store, know that fresh mozzarella cheese is always a great, if slightly less creamy, swap.