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Buy the Burrata by Paula Lambert on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 10 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, ALL Extra Creamy

The newest creation from Paula Lambert, author of The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and founder of the Mozzarella Company is this luxurious Burrata. Their burrata is made in the style of Burrino. It is a fresh Italian-style cow's milk cheese made by completely encasing a soft, creamy lump of sweet cream butter with soft, fresh mozzarella. Its name comes from its buttery center: burro means butter in Italian. It is a seductive cheese.

To make this burrata, the Mozzarella Company churns fresh cream to make sweet butter, then stretch cheese curds to make mozzarella. The mozzarella is hand-formed around a one-ounce piece of butter to conceal a soft, creamy center inside the burrata. Each and every step is done by hand. Finally the burrata is briefly immersed in brine before it is wrapped in parchment paper and packaged. The flavor is fresh, milky, and buttery.

Made from cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 8 oz. form of cheese.

More information for the Burrata by Paula Lambert

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

30% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Firm(4), Smooth(3)

Cons:

Bland(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(10), Health conscious(3)

Horrible

By Marco from Raleigh, NC on 2/4/2010

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Cons:

Bland, Crumbles, Overripe

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

This is not Burrata it is a ball of dry mozzarella with crumbly butter inside.burrata should be fresh and creamy and melt in your mouth... worst [$] i ever spentI am forced to give it a star but it should be minus two

A disappointment

By Ozarkhighlands from Missouri on 9/27/2009

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Cons:

Bland

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

I won't buy this one again. It was flavorless and not a very good texture. Not smooth or creamy. The butter in the center was equally bland.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Not what I expected

By Chuck

from Point Pleasant NJ on 6/29/2009

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Pros:

Firm, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

The cheese was good but it did not have the creamy ricoota center that burrata should have! It was basically mozzarella. Burrata also comes encased in a leek

Burrata

By Alice from Danbury, CT on 3/28/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

I have never tried this type of cheese before, so I have nothing to compare it with, but I really liked it. I let it get to room temp and placed a few slices on top of salad. It's also good on crackers. Nice buttery taste. I will definitely purchase this again.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Not the Burrata I know and love

By indybarbie from Los Angeles, CA on 12/8/2008

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Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

If you are looking for real Italian Burrata, I am sorry to say this isn't even close. Real Burrata has a small "freshness" window...this stuff was the same after a month.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Not what you expect.....

By Lori

from Arlington, Va on 2/19/2008

Pros:

Firm

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

....If you are used to traditional burrata. If you have been to Italy and tasted real burrata you will be disappointed by this version. Not nearly as creamy and fabulous. If you aren't familiar with real burrata, then sure, you might like it as a "cheese."

Buttery Smooth..

By CynAnne

from The Beautiful South.. on 1/2/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Finicky Fancier, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

Unlike the other reviewer, I found the actual butter inside to be a delightful conceit, perfect for panetini or cracker. Letting the cheese come to room temperature softens it to a creamy smooth spread - perfect with fresh fruit or a pate mousse. Delicious..! :)

sinfully delicious

By Chris

from Raleigh, NC on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

Was a truly decadent cheese

Inferior Product

By Mike G from New Jersey on 12/30/2007

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

Chewy, Too solid

Best Uses:

Appetizer

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

The other Burrata you offer is far more superior. It is much more delicate and creamy and is indeed a Special cheese.You should make that one more readily available.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Paula Needs to travel to Apuglia

By Diane108

from Granite Springs, NY on 12/22/2007

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

Bland, Dense and lumpy, Not Authentic

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Avid Cook, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata by Paula Lambert:

After having had the hard to find *Real* Burrata from Italy, I was pleasantly surprised to find and anxiously looking forward to Paula's Burrata, knowing how she loves mozzarella. Even though Burrata means "buttered" it is not supposed to be filled with butter. That is meant to describe the buttery texture in the middle from the cream that is poured into it. I found this a pale, dense, uninspired imitation of the real thing, which is a rich but light tasting and wonderful experience. This version was not even as good as a fresh well made American mozzarella.

Customer Reviews about the Burrata by Paula Lambert at igourmet