Stracciatella

"Indulge in the creamy decadence of our Stracciatella cheese."

A bowl of fresh stracciatella cheese with a basil leaf garnish, a fork stirring the cheese, ripe red cherry tomatoes on the vine, and a glass jar of oil in the background.

Stracciatella

Line drawing of a bowl of stracciatella. The inside of burrata

Stracciatella is a creamy and indulgent Italian cheese with a unique texture and flavor profile. Unlike the better-known gelato flavor, Stracciatella cheese is a soft, fresh cheese made from cow’s milk. Its name derives from the Italian word "stracciato," meaning "torn apart" or "shredded," which perfectly describes its texture. To make Stracciatella, fresh milk cheese is stretched and then shredded or torn into small, irregular pieces. These shreds are then mixed with fresh cream, creating a luscious and creamy consistency.

Stracciatella inside burrata is a delightful combination that enhances the texture and flavor of the traditional burrata cheese. In this variation, the creamy interior of the burrata is filled with shreds or pieces of Stracciatella cheese mixed with fresh cream. This creates a luxurious and indulgent center that oozes out when the burrata is sliced open, contrasting beautifully with the smooth outer layer of mozzarella.