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🧀 Burrata for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat burrata? Yes, from about 6 months, as long as it is made from pasteurised milk. Burrata is a fresh mozzarella shell filled with soft, creamy curd and cream, and its gentle flavour suits babies well.
Good source of: Calcium, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12
How to serve burrata by age
6 to 9 months
Check the label says pasteurised. Spoon a little of the creamy centre onto toast fingers, stir it into tomato pasta sauce, or mix it into mashed ripe peach. Tear the outer shell into thin strips or skip it, as it is chewy.
9 to 12 months
Offer small torn pieces of burrata with soft roasted tomatoes or courgette. Stir it through warm pasta so it melts, or spread it on soft bread.
12 months and up
Toddlers can share burrata with tomatoes and bread or on homemade pizza. Keep tearing the outer skin into small pieces.
Choking safety
The outer layer of burrata is like fresh mozzarella: smooth, chewy and stretchy, which can be hard for young babies to manage. Tear it thinly or cut it small, and offer the soft creamy centre on spoons or spread on food.
Gagging is common and noisy while babies learn to eat. Choking is usually silent. Always stay with your baby while they eat, sitting upright. How to help a choking baby (NHS).
Good to know
- Only serve burrata made from pasteurised milk.
- Contains cow's milk (some are buffalo milk), a common allergen.
- Eat within its use-by date, as it is a fresh cheese.
Introducing it as an allergen
It contains milk, one of the 14 major allergens. How to introduce milk
Easy ideas
- Burrata on tomato toast fingers
- Pasta with roasted tomato and melted burrata
- Burrata with mashed peach on soft bread
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat burrata?
Can babies eat burrata? Yes, from about 6 months, as long as it is made from pasteurised milk. Burrata is a fresh mozzarella shell filled with soft, creamy curd and cream, and its gentle flavour suits babies well.
Is burrata safe for babies?
Yes, if it is pasteurised and fresh. It is a fresh cheese, not mould-ripened.
Is burrata salty?
It is lower in salt than many hard cheeses, but still contains some, so keep portions small.
Can I give burrata cold?
Yes, pasteurised burrata does not need cooking. Serve it straight from the fridge or let it warm slightly.
Sources
- NHS Start for Life: Weaning
- NHS: Foods to avoid giving babies and young children
- NHS: Food allergies in babies and young children
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).