Homemade Stracciatella Cheese

Name: Homemade Stracciatella Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, torn into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup heavy cream; pinch of kosher salt; Drizzle of olive oil; Flaky sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Crusty bread

Laura Wilkins July 18, 2025

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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A homemade stracciatella cheese recipe to use as a dip on its own, as a topping for pizza, or as a base for roasted tomatoes or garlic.

Creamy Homemade Stracciatella

It’s no secret that I love burrata, and this stracciatella cheese recipe results in the best part of cheese. The creamy, soft insides of the burrata. With just a little bit of time, you can have your own bowlful of stracciatella cheese. The perfect cheesy dish to eat on its own, or as a pizza topping, pasta mix in, or as a base for a party dip.

Mozzerella and heavy cream mixed in a bowl

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this homemade stracciatella cheese recipe with the fried garlic oil, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Mozzarella cheese
Whole milk
Kosher and flaky salt
Black pepper

Olive oil
Crusty bread, for serving

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this stracciatella cheese recipe and the fried garlic and chili oil, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

Small mixing bowl
Fine mesh sieve

Frequent Recipe Questions

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

A: Absolutely! This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and then stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Use the stracciatella within 5 days of preparing. I do not recommend freezing this recipe, as it will impact the texture of the product.

What can I serve stracciatella with?

A: Stracciatella is great on its own, served with some crusty bread. It’s also a great addition to homemade pizzas, a mix-in for fresh pastas, a spread on sandwiches, and or as a base for dips. Try adding a serving of roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil for a tasty treat.

What kind of salt should I use in this recipe?

A: When making the stracciatella, I would recommend using a kosher sea salt. The finer grains will melt into the cheese and distribute better. When serving this recipe, finish it with a pinch of flaky salt for texture and pops of saltiness.

Stracciatella Recipe Tips

When making this homemade stracciatella cheese recipe, here are a few tips to make sure it turns out delicious:

Opt for a higher quality mozzarella, if available to you. It will be easier to work with, as it will shred easier. Plus, the taste will be fresher!
Whatever you do, do not use pre-shredded mozzarella cheese. The additives used in pre-shredded mozzarella cheese will affect the texture and you will not have the correct consistency as an end result.

homemade stracciatella cheese on a plate with silver spoon

Recipe Details

Make the Stracciatella

To get the stracciatella started, add the torn pieces of mozzarella, heavy cream, and a pinch of sea salt to a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine everything together, cover the bowl with saran wrap, and set in the refrigerator. Let the cheese and cream sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

If you prefer a thicker cheese, use a fine mesh sieve to strain off any additional cream for a thicker consistency. Transfer the stracciatella to a bowl and give it a taste. Adjust the salt level with additional sea salt, if desired, and enjoy!

Finish and Serve

If eating this stracciatella on its own, serve it with a nice drizzle of olive oil, flaky salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

If you make this stracciatella cheese recipe, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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