Sheep Milk Cheeses from Croatia
Discover cheeses made from sheep milk in Croatia, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.
Paški Sir
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 …
Sir iz mišine
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
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
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 …