Product Reviews and Ratings - Italy - Burrata from igourmet

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(based on 28 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Burrata is a sack of mozzarella filled with buttery cream. It has recently become a "hot" gourmet item in places like New York City and Beverly Hills. Extremely hard to find because of its very short shelf life, burrata must be flown in from Italy the day after it is made then quickly sold to consumers and eaten right away. A rare delicacy from Italy's Puglia region, it is wrapped in asfodelo leaves, which indicate the freshness of the cheese! As long as the outer wrapping stays green, the cheese within is still fresh. Serve burrata like you would Mozzarella di Bufala: paired with fresh tomato, onion, olive oil, cracked black pepper and basil leaves. Cut into burrata and watch its creamy liquid center ooze all over your plate. Enjoy burrata with special company; it is a treasure to be shared.

Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery. Due to the short shelf-life of this product, we are not able to offer future-delivery dates or reservations on Burrata.
Made from cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 12.5 oz. form of cheese.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 28 reviews)

75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(6), Complex(3), Creamy(26), Delicate(12), Flavorful(15)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(19), Salads(7), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(9), Foodie(18), Frequent diner(6), Health conscious(5), Simple tastes(3)

lucious decadent

By chef laurie from Saint simons Island, ga on 1/6/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

packaging could be better as the water soaked into the other products in the box

What a Treat!

By Elli

from Wilmington, NC on 1/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Special and definitely better than regular mozzarella. Some toasted pine nuts along with the Burrata, tomato, basil, etc. were a nice addition.
Could be luxurious on good French toast with a little syrup.

I quickly ran out of Burrata before I could try as many different tastes with it as I wanted! --and I was selfish and did not share it either!

Burrata

By Coop

from Granger, IN on 11/14/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, 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:

This product was wonderful served with grilled bread, olive oil and basil.

Fantastic A+

By Michael K

from Athens Ohio on 11/13/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I loved this cheese and so did my daughter. I rarely give any product an A+ but this deserves it.

Unbelievable!

By Felt Queen

from Elkton, MD on 10/18/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I served this cheese at a wine and cheese party I hosted. Without exception, every person that tasted it said that is was the most fabulous "mozarella" they had ever tasted. The cheese itself is sublime, and the creamy center adds another level to the complexity of the cheese. Don't ruin it by dressing it up to much. It is perfect alone!

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Must eat immediately

By Trojan fan from Calhoun, GA on 10/16/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy

Cons:

Overripe

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Should have been eaten immediately. had a sour taste and the consistency too liquid. Would not order again or recommend.

The cream of creams

By cheese lover

from Knoxville, TN on 10/15/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Burrata is a statement, not just a mozzarella.
it needs to be consumed VERY fresh, so once you get it, eat it.
It's one of those cheeses that requires no company: no bread, no salad, no fruit, just Burrata.
The taste in incomparable, between a sweet, creamy, milk and a soft, salted mozzarella. It's heart is delicious and melts away all sorrows.
The downside is that if you wait too long to eat it, it will become pungently sour, and will discourage you from wanting more!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

glorified mozz

By alena

from cincinnati on 9/16/2008

Pros:

Tangy but not too

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Had Burrata in Italy, was excited to see it offered and therefor bought it. Was fairly dissapointed. Nothing like what I expected. Center is NOT buttery, did NOT ooze out and was nothing more than a watery mozzerela. A few more squeeezes through the hand one would not know the difference. Was very dissapointed [...] Would not recommend for the price and for those who have had the real thing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

So Creamy

By Saba

from Fort Myers, FL on 9/11/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Was disappointed that it was wrapped in plastic leaves instead of the asfeledo leaves.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very nice

By The Gangster of Boats

from Texas on 9/1/2008

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

We opened our buratta, and served it with
crusty bread, diced roma tomato, olive oil,
sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

It made a terrific caprese appetizer, and am
going to have to learn to make my own now.

Pure Heaven--Prepare for the trip there!

By ChefMM

from Pennsylvania on 8/24/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, On All Bread Products, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

A very unique and delightful cheese.

Creamy and Delicious

By mamacindy from Buffalo, NY on 7/23/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I was looking forward to trying this cheese and was not disapointed. Served on grilled toast with greens. Yummy

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

no way!

By sage

from Ivins, UT on 7/8/2008

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Greasy, Not enjoyed

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

repulsive

A Must Try

By Vera from Medford, MA on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I finally decided to try the Burrata. I was hesitant to have such a delicate cheese shipped, but I was not disappointed. It arrived very well packed and in perfect condition. Absolutely delicious. So creamy!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Just like in Puglia!

By ScarletteOrange

from Orange, Texas on 6/26/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

After having spent six weeks in the Puglia region of Italy (the heel of the boot), we missed the fresh burrata upon our return to the U.S. We were thrilled to be able to order the real thing from igourmet and feel its price is cheap compared to a return airline ticket to Italy. Do not settle for any other "burrata" if it's not from Puglia. There is just no comparison to the real thing. We eat it the same way we saw Italians throughout Puglia enjoying it, spread on crusty bread as a starter with a nice bottle of wine. Make sure to dip the outside layer into the creamy center.

This is a wonderful product

By myangel1365 from Wake Forest, NC on 6/20/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Gourmet

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I have only try something like this in South America and I am glad I ordered, my husband and I enjoy trying things from different parts of the world, we just had a wine and cheese party we had 6 different
countries and this cheese was one of the favor one
Thank you can't wait to have it again

good but the other burrata is better

By martini

from franklinton nc on 6/3/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich

Cons:

not worth price

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

was good, but another burrata is offered at a lot less and it is really better

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Unfortunate

By Rachel

from Florida on 5/30/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I was concerned about ordering such a delicate cheese, and unfortunately my fears were valid. The cheese arrived just on the edge of being too old, and was too large and rich for two people to consume in a single sitting. The next day my husband had another slice and was ill. It had turned the corner overnight.

We love Burrata and will continue to think of it longingly, but will not be ordering it again. The turnaround time just wasn't fast enough.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

simple and lovely

By RO from Richmond, VA on 3/17/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Enjoyed this cheese very much. Among all the cheese I ordered [...], Burrata was the only one we liked. Everything else was tasteless mass production. Order from NYC’s artisanal cheese center for the real cheese.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

love this cheese with heirloom tomatoes

By kns

from palo alto, CA on 2/29/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

This is one that needs to be eaten fresh, and
most important, at room temperature to get the proper feel. Also, its practically salt free like ricotta or mozzarella, so serve it with tomatoes and basil, etc but with a nice salty red wine vinaigrette over the tomatoes and that really contrasts the creamy mildness of the cheese. You could even make a bruschetta like topping of the tomatoes.

Burrata is just incredible!

By Rusty from Houston, Texas on 12/28/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

I have to share it

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

With home grown tomates and basil, it is a compete meal

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Nice, but not that special for the price

By Mini Chef from Dublin, CA on 12/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Too expensive

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I don't see what all the fuss is about. I definately enjoyed having some of it, but my guests, by and large, were completely unimpressed and I paid way too much money for an average product.

Definitely worth every dollar!

By Chef at Orchid Sweets from Milpitas, CA on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I love eating burrata with slices of salty procuitto, fresh roma tomatos, and baby arugula. Eat it plain or with toast, but definitley give it a try if you never had it because it is just oh so good.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Fantastic!

By Italian foodies

from Minneapolis, MN on 11/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Recently transplanted to the midwest, we've missed the burrata we ate in great restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Imagine our surprise to learn they all serve burrata from the same dairy that [...] uses!! Now we can get this creamy, delicious cheese anytime, and it's never tasted fresher!

Awesome cheese!

By Noe from Manassas, VA on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Subtle flavorful taste

Best Uses:

On bread w olive oil

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Nut

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

This cheese is awesome. The cream is subtle yet flavorful and really enhances the mozzarella cheese. It tastes great on fresh Italian bread drizzled with olive oil.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Bland and expensive

By loves to eat

from Illinois on 7/13/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

boring

Best Uses:

Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I didn't get. This cheese just didn't do it for me. Really boring.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful and Unique

By TXAgEMTP92 from New Orleans, LA on 3/6/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Must Eat Within 2-3 Days

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

I've ordered this product twice; it is delicious. It's stringy and soft like a mozarella or a very young provolone on the outside, and the inside oozes a creamy liquid. Both have a mild, but distinctive flavor. [...] it starts to go downhill after 2-3 days in the fridge. Its a little rich, so it can be difficult to eat without help! :)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Its the best!!!!!!

By Suzette

from South Carolina on 3/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Mix with your pasta

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Burrata:

Its the best cheese I have eaten.

Customer Reviews about the Burrata at igourmet