Sheep Milk Cheeses from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Discover cheeses made from sheep milk in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Herzegovina sack cheese

Herzegovina sack cheese, or "sack cheese," is a traditional Bosnian cheese made from sheep's milk. It is aged in sacks made from sheep's skin, which imparts a unique flavor. This cheese has a hard texture and a rich, tangy taste, often enjoyed as part of traditional Bosnian meals.

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milk Type: Cowโ€™s, sheepโ€™s, or goatโ€™s milk
Texture: Semihard
Flavor: Moderately salty, piquant

Livno

Livno is a hard cheese from the Livno region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Made from a mix of sheep's and cow's milk, it resembles a cross between cheddar and Parmesan with a distinctively sharp, tangy flavor and a slightly crumbly texture. It is often used grated or sliced in traditional dishes.

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milk Type: Sheepโ€™s and cowโ€™s milk
Texture: Solid
Flavor: Mildly milky sour, moderately salty and piquant

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