Sheep Milk Cheeses from Croatia

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 in Croatian cuisine, both as a table cheese and in various dishes.

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 aged in the island's microclimate, giving it a distinctive taste that reflects the local flora.

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 crumbly texture and is often aged for several months, developing a rich, complex flavor.

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 rich, sharp taste.