How is burrata different from mozzarella?

Burrata is essentially a casing of mozzarella filled with shredded curds of mozzarella and heavy cream. While traditionally fresh mozzarella has a delicate flavor and consistent texture throughout, burrata has a rich, creamy center when sliced or pulled apart.

Does burrata melt on pizza?

Yes! Burrata is a ball of fresh mozzarella filled with cream and more cheese, so it's practically begging to be added to pizza! Burrata is the perfect way to add rich, decadent flavor to your favorite pizza recipe.

Do you eat the skin of burrata cheese?

Yes! The outside of burrata is fresh mozzarella cheese and it is meant to be enjoyed as part of the burrata experience. You can eat it with some good olive oil and crusty bread as an appetizer or use it on your favorite flatbread or pizza.

20 Minute Burrata Pizza

Name: 20 Minute Burrata Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. pizza dough; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup basil pesto or pizza sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 oz. burrata cheese; Kosher salt; 1 cup arugula; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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This easy pesto and burrata pizza will quickly become a family favorite, especially because it takes just 20 minutes to throw together! Switch up pizza night this week by rotating in this simple combination made with basil pesto and creamy burrata.

Author: Kylie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Pizza
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 lb. pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup basil pesto or pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz. burrata cheese
Kosher salt

Optional Toppings

1 cup arugula
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Roll dough out into a 14″ circle on a lightly floured counter top.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush pizza crust with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
Bake pizza crust for about 5-7 minutes or until it just starts to turn light golden brown on the edges.
Add basil pesto (or pizza sauce) to the pizza crust. Then spread mozzarella in an even layer. Then gently pull apart the burrata and place bite size pieces across the pizza crust.
Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the flatbread turn golden brown. Sprinkle with flaky Kosher salt.
If desired, toss the arugula with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Then slice the pizza and top with the dressed arugula.

baking sheet

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Notes

If you don’t have an oven thermometer yet, I highly recommend investing in one! They are pretty inexpensive and you might be surprised just how off your oven temp actually is! The oven temperature is going to make a difference in how quickly this burrata pizza cooks and can also affect the texture as well.
Shred your own cheese! I’m a big fan of shredding cheese at home for the freshest flavor and best melt, but how do you shred cheese with a softer texture like mozzarella? Pop it in the freezer for about 15 minutes before you grate it!
Add your own toppings! This burrata pizza is also excellent with prosciutto, salami, or pepperoni. Or you could add leftover grilled veggies as well! Just keep the toppings simple so that the pizza doesn’t get soggy!