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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
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| MILK |
Sheep (75%) and Goat (25%) Milk, pasteurized
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| AGED |
Three to Four Months
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| TEXTURE |
Semi-Hard, smooth with small holes; natural rind
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| FLAVOR |
Nutty, sharp, a bit salty.
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| USES |
Table cheese, grated onto pasta and casseroles.
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