Buffalo mozzarella

pasta-filata · buffalo milk · Italy · $$$

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 2/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Buffalo mozzarella with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (8) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Buffalo mozzarella

Cheese	Why it works
The Laughing Cow	similar overall, but more creaminess
Burrata	similar overall, but more creaminess
Havarti	similar overall, but more sharpness
Mozzarella	similar overall, but less creaminess
Bel Paese	similar overall, but more pungency
American Cheese	similar overall, but more meltability