BelGioioso Introduces Burrata Cheese

Denmark, WI – Derived from the Italian word for butter, Burrata (pronounced boor-AH-tah) is known for its creamy, soft center and rich flavor. It was first created in the Puglia region of Southern Italy in the 1920s and has remained an Italian favorite for yearsNow, the cheese that connoisseurs have grown to love is offered to chefs and consumers from BelGioioso Cheese.

"We often look to traditional regional favorites in Italy when we are developing new products, and Burrata fits perfectly with our current cheese line" says Errico Auricchio, president of BelGioioso Cheese, who moved his family from Italy to Wisconsin in 1979 to start the company. "As foodservice operators seek out new cheeses to distinguish their menus, Burrata will add an interesting dimension to their appetizer and cheese board offerings.."

Also in line with consumer demands for quality and authenticity, this domestic variety is made using a time-tested recipe from a cheesemaker who has long specialized in Burrata. "There really is an art to making Burrata," explains Mimmo Bruno, Specialty Cheesemaker for BelGioioso who was brought to the company in part to help perfect its Burrata recipe. "It's a delicate cheese, filled with fresh cream that must be carefully handled. Also, each eight-ounce ball is hand-formed, so it requires a definite skill for the right balance of ingredients and consistency."

BelGioioso's Burrata lends itself to a wide range of menu applications. For a simple yet striking appetizer presentation the cheese can be cut into pieces and drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and plated atop a nest of arugula greens. It also makes for a unique alternative to buffalo mozzarella, whether sliced and centered on a plate or bowl of hot pasta or added to flatbreads and specialty pizzas. For cheese courses, which continue to grow in popularity, Burrata is a one-of-a-kind addition that complements other Italian cheeses as well as different breads and fruits. BelGioioso's Burrata is made to order and available in 8-oz hand-formed balls packaged in water for an extended refrigerated shelf life of up to 37 days. For more information and recipes, visit the cheesemaker's website, www.belgioioso.com.

SOURCE: BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.