The essentials
The Stracciatella is a zero-waste surprise bag from Pazzini, the Italian deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, holding a 250g tub of stracciatella di Puglia, the creamy heart of shredded mozzarella and fresh cream you find tucked inside every burrata. Picture hand-pulled strands of pasta filata, stretched by hand and bathed in silky cream: a milky, gently tangy cloud with a freshness that bursts on the palate. It is the soul of Puglia in a single spoonful. But here is the catch: this delicate treasure does not keep. A few days at most, and the exceptional freshness that makes it so special begins to fade. Rather than watch it head for the bin, Pazzini would rather hand it to your table for a fraction of its usual price. You rescue an artisan product, you delight your guests, and you celebrate Italy the way it deserves. The bag is for pickup today, in store in Saint-Maur. One tub, one pickup, zero waste.
What the basket contains
- Stracciatella di Puglia (shredded mozzarella cream with panna)
Provenance
Region
Puglia, southern Italy
PDO
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Method
Strands of pasta filata pulled by hand and folded into fresh cream (panna), just like the heart of a burrata.
Notes
Fresh product with a short shelf life, hand-picked by Pazzini. Keep between 0 and 4°C and enjoy quickly. 250g format.
Ideas for use
01
5-minute creamy bruschetta
Toast thick slices of sourdough or ciabatta. Rub them lightly with garlic, spoon over a generous layer of stracciatella, scatter a few confit or marinated cherry tomatoes, add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil and a turn of the pepper mill. The perfect Italian aperitivo, rich in the contrast between crunch and cream.
02
The finishing touch on a homemade pizza
Pull your pizza from the oven (margherita, bianca or with grilled veg) and drop large spoonfuls of stracciatella on top, hot but off the heat. It melts gently on contact, creating that creamy heart worthy of a Neapolitan pizzeria. Never bake it: always add it after it comes out.
03
Tomato and stracciatella plate
Arrange colorful sliced tomatoes (beefsteak, pineapple, Black Krim), season lightly, spoon the stracciatella into the center, add a thread of olive oil, basil and a pinch of flaky sea salt. A dead-simple summer plate that puts the cheese center stage without hiding a thing.
04
Silky coated pasta
Drain still-hot pasta (linguine, or Puglia's own orecchiette, a nod to the cheese's roots), toss off the heat with the stracciatella, a splash of pasta water, lemon zest and pepper. The cream instantly coats every strand in an irresistible milky veil.
05
Sweet-and-savory brunch toast
On a slice of seeded bread, spread the stracciatella, add a drizzle of honey, a handful of crushed walnuts and maybe a fig or some peach slices. The marriage of milky cream and sweetness makes for a memorable Sunday brunch.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is stracciatella di Puglia?
Stracciatella di Puglia is a fresh cheese preparation from Puglia, in southern Italy. It is made from hand-pulled strands of pasta filata (the same base as mozzarella), torn by hand and folded into fresh cream (panna). The result is a milky, stringy, melt-in-the-mouth cream with a gentle tang. This is exactly the filling you find inside a burrata: stracciatella is essentially burrata without its outer pouch. Don't confuse it with stracciatella gelato or the Roman egg-drop soup that share the name.
What's inside this Pazzini Stracciatella surprise bag?
The bag contains one 250g tub of stracciatella di Puglia. It's a fresh product, hand-picked by Pazzini, your Italian deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. The generous 250g format is perfect for 2 to 4 people as a side, or to lift several dishes at once.
Why is this stracciatella offered at a zero-waste price?
Because stracciatella is an ultra-fresh product with a very short shelf life. Its quality depends on its freshness, so it needs to be eaten quickly. Rather than wasting a perfectly good artisan cheese, Pazzini offers it at a reduced price so it finds a home in time. You score a great deal and you help fight food waste. Everybody wins, except the bin.
How and when do I pick up my bag?
Pickup is today, directly in store at Pazzini in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. After you order online, you'll receive a pickup code to show at the counter. Because it's a fresh product in limited quantity, it's best to reserve fast: first come, first served.
How long does stracciatella keep?
Not long, and that's the whole point of this zero-waste bag. Stracciatella di Puglia is a fresh product best enjoyed within hours, or one to two days after pickup, kept refrigerated between 0 and 4°C. Take it out 15 to 20 minutes before serving so it releases all its aromas. Don't freeze it: its creamy texture won't survive the thaw.
How should I serve stracciatella to enjoy it at its best?
The simplest way is often the best: spoon it as is onto a slice of warm toasted bread, add a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt and a crack of pepper. It's also gorgeous on a pizza fresh out of the oven (added off the heat, never baked), a plate of ripe tomatoes, hot pasta or a focaccia. Its milky freshness pairs with anything sunny and Mediterranean.
