About this Event
Overview:
Get hands-on with curds and whey in our Mozzarella & Burrata Cheese Making Class—a workshop dedicated to two of the most beloved fresh cheeses. Whether you're a cheese enthusiast, a home cook, or simply curious about how fresh mozzarella and burrata are made, this class is a fun, informative, and delicious experience.
What to Expect:
You’ll start by making your own mozzarella from scratch using high-quality milk, citric acid, and rennet. You'll stretch, knead, and form your cheese using traditional techniques, and then take it to the next level by turning fresh mozzarella into creamy, decadent burrata.
What's included
- Cheesemaking Foundations
- Learn the science behind milk transformation, how to use rennet and citric acid properly, and the key temperatures for curd formation and stretching.
- Make Your Own Fresh Mozzarella
- Heat and acidify milk
- Add rennet and cut curds
- Gently stir and heat
- Stretch and form your mozzarella into balls
- Create Burrata from Your Mozzarella
- Use your hot, pliable mozzarella to form a pouch
- Fill it with a creamy cheese center
- Learn to shape and seal it for an elegant finish
Cheese Tasting & Tips
Enjoy your fresh cheese warm, drizzled with olive oil, and crusty bread
Additional Information:
- All ingredients, tools, and equipment are provided
- Vegetarian-friendly (uses microbial rennet)
- No experience necessary—perfect for beginners
- Guests take home both mozzarella and burrata
- Recipe cards and resource list included
- Private bookings available at our Hamilton studio
Event venue & nearby stays
Chocolate Tales - Hamilton Chocolate Making Studio, Classes, Team Building, Birthday Parties, 430 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Canada
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