Prep warning
Burrata is a fresh cheese made with cream: general guidance is to choose a pasteurized one, since unpasteurized fresh cheeses carry a listeria risk.
Choking notes
Burrata is soft but can stretch into long strands and form chunks, so break it into small pieces or mix it through food rather than leaving stringy strands.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Burrata is a fresh cheese made from mozzarella and cream, so choose a pasteurized one to lower listeria risk. Tear or mash a small piece of the soft inside and stir it into a warm purée, mashed vegetables, or soft grains. Milk is a common allergen, so offer it on its own at first and watch how baby responds.
Mash or tear into very small soft pieces and stir into food. Avoid stringy strands or chunks that could be hard to manage.
9-12 months
Keep choosing pasteurized burrata. Offer small soft pieces of the inside, or mix it through soft pasta, soft cooked vegetables, or a little tomato. Because it can stretch into strings, break it up well rather than leaving long strands.
Small soft pieces or mixed through food; break up any long stringy strands.
12-18 months
Use pasteurized burrata and serve small soft pieces or mix it into family dishes such as pasta or soft vegetables. It stays soft and creamy, so just keep pieces small and break up any long strands. Keep added salt low.
Small soft pieces or mixed into dishes; keep pieces small and break up long strands.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Burrata?
Most babies can try Burrata from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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