How to Make Burrata Caprese

This is how to make Burrata Caprese appetizer, salad or pasta. A light and tasty Italian dish with tomatoes, cheese and balsamic dressing. One of our favorite creamy quick and easy side dish that is fun to eat at a party.

What is Burrata?

This is a fresh Italian cheese made from cow’s milk (and occasionally buffalo milk). It is known for its rich, creamy texture and luxurious taste. The outer shell is made of mozzarella, giving it a firm and stretchy texture. Inside, it is filled with stracciatella (shredded mozzarella mixed with cream), creating a soft creamy center that oozes out when cut.

Ingredients

• 1 creamy burrata cheese
• 2 summer tomatoes sliced
• 6 cherry tomatoes freshly halved
• Sprigs of fresh basil
• Olive oil
• Some of your favorite balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• Serving platter

With both I would make some type of bread to go along with it. The best is bruschetta toast because it is small and easy to pick up and put things on top of. Overall this is not very expensive. You can add a bunch of different colors and types of tomatoes on the side to make it prettier. You’re going to need;

If you are looking for something to serve alongside your cheese charcuterie board this is a great one. It brings some freshness with the vegetables and a tangy dressing. That can even be doubled and served on the side as a dip for all the things.

Can You Make Burrata Caprese with Pasta?

Another fun option using the same ingredients would be to toss them with some cooked al dente noodles. You’d want to boil these separately, prepare this with smaller ripe tomato pieces to eat easier and slice the cheese so it can coat the caprese pasta with the balsamic sauce.

Can you make burrata with store bought mozzarella?

Not technically but you can create a similar version that mimics its creamy interior. You will need heavy cream with it. Cutting the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces or shred it. Mix the shredded cheese with a few tablespoons of heavy cream or a spoonful of mascarpone. The amount added will depend on how creamy you want it to be. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired for seasoning.

Gently mix and knead both cream together until they are well combined and form a smooth, creamy mixture.Once the mixture is well blended, shape it into a ball.

I have a printable recipe card at the bottom you can keep handy if you want to. If you have trouble finding the middle item you should ask someone in your local grocery store, they may be able to order a few. You just;

How to Serve Burrata

• Use a platter or a plate with a large diameter to prepare this.
• First place the round of burrata cheese in the center.
• Wash the fresh tomatoes and cut into thin slices. Heirloom tomatoes are super pretty for this.
• Cut cherry tomatoes into halves.
• Place the tomatoes around the burrata in a random order.
• Add fresh basil leaves.
  • Other fresh herbs can also be used, however, basil is traditionally used for caprese.
• Mix your extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and kosher salt in a bowl.
• Drizzle sweet balsamic glaze over salad and sprinkle with pepper to taste. It is best served immediately.

I suggest that if you have this out at room temperature I would then transfer it into the fridge again after about an hour. This will keep everything cool and you could pull it out again later. I wouldn’t do this more than once as the in and out may promote bacterial growth quicker. Ours hasn’t really lasted that long.

Do you eat the outer skin of burrata?

Yes!! That is just what holds it all together. A bit like brie it is edible for sure. It is quite a pretty dish that is best on a large white plate or platter so you can see all the different colors. Serve it with a cheese knife in the center so people can spread it on to crackers or toasted pieces of bread.

Can You Make Burrata Caprese Sandwich?

Yes, there is a 4th way you can use the same items and make a new dish. You could spread the cheese on the bread, lay tomatoes inside with herbs and use the dressing as a dip. Make toasted as a panini or cold. You could even add a slice of meat into the center similar to an air fryer monte cristo sandwich.

How Many Calories are in Burrata?

I mean are we really counting these now? Typically you’re going to serve this to guests, and actually it is definitely on the healthier side of any sort of football party foods if you ask me. It is not dairy free unfortunately, so my husband can’t have a piece, but burrata is gluten free! The other items you should check the ingredients but should be free of gluten too.

Whether you transition your classic caprese salad to this, turn it into a creamy pasta or serve as is as a tasty appetizer I guarantee it will impress everyone who has a bite!