Homemade Stracciatella Cheese
Homemade Stracciatella Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 fresh mozzarella ball, in brine, about 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon flakey sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Remove the fresh mozzarella ball from its brine and gently pat it dry with a paper towel. Place it on a clean cutting board or work surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Using your hands, begin to tear the mozzarella ball into small, irregular, stringy pieces. The goal is to mimic the texture of shredded cheese, but with a more rustic, hand-torn feel. Aim for pieces roughly 1/2 to 1 inch in size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer all the torn mozzarella pieces into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the heavy cream over the torn mozzarella pieces in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Sprinkle the flakey sea salt over the cream and mozzarella. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using a spoon or your hands, gently mix all the ingredients together until the mozzarella pieces are well coated with the cream and salt. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain the distinct texture of the mozzarella strands.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Your homemade stracciatella cheese is now ready to serve immediately. It can be enjoyed as a side dish with fresh tomatoes, spread in sandwiches, or used as a luxurious topping for pasta and pizza.
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Homemade Stracciatella Cheese
- 1 fresh mozzarella ball, in brine, about 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon flakey sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Remove the fresh mozzarella ball from its brine and gently pat it dry with a paper towel. Place it on a clean cutting board or work surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Using your hands, begin to tear the mozzarella ball into small, irregular, stringy pieces. The goal is to mimic the texture of shredded cheese, but with a more rustic, hand-torn feel. Aim for pieces roughly 1/2 to 1 inch in size.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer all the torn mozzarella pieces into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the heavy cream over the torn mozzarella pieces in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Sprinkle the flakey sea salt over the cream and mozzarella. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using a spoon or your hands, gently mix all the ingredients together until the mozzarella pieces are well coated with the cream and salt. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain the distinct texture of the mozzarella strands.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Your homemade stracciatella cheese is now ready to serve immediately. It can be enjoyed as a side dish with fresh tomatoes, spread in sandwiches, or used as a luxurious topping for pasta and pizza.