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5 Best Burrata Cheese Substitutes with Tested Results and Tips | EpicureDelight

5 Best Burrata Cheese Substitutes (with Ratios)

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Five substitute options for burrata, grouped by similarity and stability, each with swap ratios and handling tips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Substitute guide
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Stracciatella 1:1 by weight, shredded curd + cream, ~60% moisture
  • 1 Fresh mozzarella + whipped ricotta use fresh mozzarella balls as shells; whipped ricotta 1 cup ricotta + 2 tablespoon cream per cup interior
  • 1 Ricotta + heavy cream ¾ cup ricotta + 2 tablespoon heavy cream per 1 cup burrata interior; add ½ teaspoon lemon per cup
  • 1 Mascarpone + torn fresh mozzarella 60% mascarpone + 40% mozzarella by weight; add zest/vinegar to cut richness
  • 1 Full-fat cream cheese + milk 8 oz cream cheese + 2–4 tablespoon milk for ~1 cup; tolerates baking to 375°F/190°C

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk
  • Kitchen scale
  • Small spoon or piping bag (for filling shells)

Method
 

  1. Choose substitute by use: freshest plates → stracciatella or mozzarella+whipped ricotta; baking or heat → cream cheese mix.
  2. Measure substitute at specified ratio (prefer weight for best accuracy). For example, replace 100 g burrata interior with 100 g stracciatella, or with 75 g ricotta + 25 g cream equivalent.
  3. If assembling post-cook, add the creamy substitute after the dish exits the oven or during plating to avoid weeping; limit time at room temp to 30 minutes for fresh plates.
  4. Adjust seasoning: add ½ teaspoon lemon or 1 teaspoon white balsamic per cup of ricotta/mascarpone mix; add ¼ teaspoon salt per cup if the substitute tastes flat.
  5. For shell replication: split small fresh mozzarella, remove some curd, fill with whipped ricotta/stracciatella, and press edges to seal; serve within 1 hour for best texture.

Notes

  • Prefer weight measurements for accuracy when mimicking moisture balance
  • Avoid prolonged oven exposure for cream-forward substitutes (keep ≤350°F / 175°C when possible)

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