Mt. Vikos Kefalotiri Cheese

Made in central Greece from fresh milk of free-ranging sheep and goats. Kefalotiri cheese is made during months when grasses and plants are green for a sweet flavor. Serve as part of a 'mezze' platter with olives, roasted peppers, and bread. Grated Kefalotiri is the cheese to use in Pastitsio, the classic Greek pasta dish.

Mt. Vikos Kafelotiri is aged for up to four months to allow the cheese to develop rich and complex flavors. This hard cheese is delicious grated onto pasta and casseroles. Allow Kefalotiri a minimum of one hour at room temperature to appreciate the richness of this cheese.

ORIGIN
Thessaly, Crete

MILK
Sheep (75%) and Goat (25%) Milk, pasteurized

AGED
Three to Four Months

TEXTURE
Semi-Hard, smooth with small holes; natural rind

FLAVOR
Nutty, sharp, a bit salty.

USES
Table cheese, grated onto pasta and casseroles.

 
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