Cheeses from Croatia

Svježi sir is a fresh cheese from Croatia, similar to farmer's cheese or cottage cheese. It is made from cow's milk and has a soft, creamy texture with a very mild flavor. This cheese is often used in baking or …

Paški sir is a hard sheep milk cheese from the Croatian island of Pag, where salt-laden wind shapes the plants the sheep eat. It carries Protected Designation of Origin status and has won gold and Super Gold at the World …

Škripavac is a fresh, soft cheese from Croatia, known for its squeaky texture when chewed, similar to fresh curds. It is made from cow's milk and is typically consumed young. This cheese has a mild, milky flavor, making it a …

Sir iz mišine is a traditional Croatian cheese made from sheep's milk, stored and aged in sheepskins, giving it a distinctively strong flavor. This practice imparts a unique earthy aroma to the cheese, which has a dense texture and a …

Krk cheese is made on the Croatian island of Krk, predominantly from sheep's milk, though sometimes mixed with cow's or goat's milk. It has a hard texture and a strong, sharp flavor that is somewhat salty. This cheese is traditionally …

Tounj is a traditional Croatian cheese made from cow's milk. It is typically aged in natural limestone caves which impart a unique flavor profile. This cheese has a firm texture and a rich, pungent taste that is well-loved in Croatian …

Grobnik is a semi-hard cheese from the Grobnik alps of Croatia, made predominantly from sheep's milk. It has a distinctive, slightly tangy and salty flavor, with a firm texture that becomes crumbly as it ages. Grobnik cheese is traditionally used …

Preveli is a cheese from Croatia, specifically from the region around the Preveli monastery on the island of Krk. This sheep's milk cheese is aged in local olive oil, giving it a distinctive, rich flavor and a slightly crumbly texture. …