Let’s face it – burrata is not a diet-friendly cheese. But the dreamy concoction of mozzarella and cream is a foray into flavour and texture that’s hard to resist. And we don’t have to, thanks to a bounty of recipes that benefit from the addition of burrata. Whether you are craving pasta, pizza, a tart, antipasto, soup, risotto, foccacio, salad or roast vegatables, we’ve got your inspiration covered with this list.
"There are actually 20 or 30 different varieties of radicchio. It’s really special in winter, with these nice, tightly packed heads. By grilling and dressing it you get this lovely, sweet and sour characteristic which goes nicely with burrata." – Nigel Ward.
“For me, this dish exemplifies the delicious simplicity of Italian summer food… and adding the creme fraiche delivers that creamy richness, even if your burrata doesn’t!” – Matt Preston.
A fresh ball of burrata makes every cheese lover weak at the knees, say Ellie and Sam Studd, who prove that this decadent addition can jazz up any weeknight meal.
Add an extra punch to your dinner party spread with Phoebe Wood's buttermilk and fennel seed focaccia with mushrooms and burrata recipe.
This creamy and tart salad is simply the zest. Perfect for any summer spread.
“Why ‘Bus Stop’? Because it’s up to you where you get off! Let’s start with the pastry. You could fold in the sides or keep it as one big rectangle . Then, with the filling, you can elect for every optional extra, or keep things simple with a purer version.” – Alice Zaslavsky
“Bright green, fresh and full of flavour, this is the perfect spring dish to share. The burrata acts as its own sauce when it’s burst in the centre, and adds a real luxury to this humble dish.” – Danny Corbett.
This soup is very simple, so it’s vital to use good-quality olive oil and ripe tomatoes.
Toasted breadcrumbs, melted cheese, pasta and olive oil...what else could you ask for tonight. This is one meat-free dinner that's seriously indulgent.
The flavours of zucchini and tomato with fresh cheese and a zippy herb sauce make it feel as though summer is never going to end. Make this a main meal with a platter of prosciutto or grilled fish.
Looking for comfort food without the carbs? Try this healthy cauliflower pizza, topped with a fresh zucchini pesto and roasted vegetables.
Fresh burrata on top of a warm cherry tomato, caper and black olive salsa makes the perfect pairing to a classic Aperol Spritz.
The only thing that could make a potato salad better - burrata.
Creamy cheese and fresh, crunchy greens are the perfect side to any meat dish. This recipe serves 4 as a side.
“I’ve been eating and making these beans since I was a kid. You’ll find a version in so many cultures, probably because they are addictively good” - Tom Walton.
