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's milk cheese from the island of Pag in Croatia. Known for its distinct salty flavor, it's influenced by the salty winds and sparse vegetation on which the island's sheep graze. Paški Sir has a …

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 …

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. …

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 …