Jul 09 2026
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Stracciatella Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Hand-pulled virgin mozzarella folded into homemade crème fraîche, served with grapes two ways, grilled and pickled radicchio, and toasted walnuts.

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Ingredients

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Cheese

Accompaniments

Method

Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Crème Fraîche

    In a bowl, combine heavy cream and buttermilk. Stir well, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours until thickened.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mozzarella

    Hand-pull the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and fold it gently into the crème fraîche. Set aside.

Grapes and Radicchio Preparation

  1. 3

    Grill the Grapes

    Preheat a grill or grill pan. Skewer the grapes and grill for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred. Remove and set aside.

  2. 4

    Pickle the Radicchio

    Slice radicchio into quarters and marinate in a mixture of white wine vinegar, honey, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Toast the Walnuts

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.

  2. 6

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, spoon the mozzarella and crème fraîche mixture. Arrange grilled grapes, pickled radicchio, and toasted walnuts around it. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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