burrata (the easy way)

Ingredients

• 2 8-ounce balls of fresh mozzarella
• olive oil (to drizzle when done)
• 1 lb mozzarella curds
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a medium pot of water on high...: Place a medium pot of water on high heat to 180°F.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the curds with the...: In a bowl, mix the curds with the salt until fully incorporated.

3. 3

   Place the salted curds in the hot water...: Place the salted curds in the hot water for 1-2 minutes or until soft and stretchy.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, with a small spoon, make a small...: Meanwhile, with a small spoon, make a small hole and hollow out the fresh mozzarella balls. (Feel free to use the excess mozzarella to make more mozzarella balls.)

5. 5

   Remove the curds from the hot water (keep...: Remove the curds from the hot water (keep heated) and replace with the hollowed mozzarella balls for 1 minute or until softened.

6. 6

   While the mozzarella balls are softening, mix the...: While the mozzarella balls are softening, mix the curds in a bowl with the heavy cream.

7. 7

   Drain the mozzarella balls. With a spoon, stuff...: Drain the mozzarella balls. With a spoon, stuff the creamy curds into the hollowed mozzarella balls and twist the opening to seal.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until set (up to 24 hours). Drizzle...: Refrigerate until set (up to 24 hours). Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and enjoy!