Cow Milk Cheeses from Cyprus
Discover cheeses made from cow milk in Cyprus, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.
Halloumi
Halloumi is a brined cheese from Cyprus, traditionally made from goat and sheep milk, though most modern halloumi also contains cow's milk. It has a high melting point, so it browns on the grill or in a pan without melting, …
Country: Cyprus
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's and sheep's milk
Texture:
Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild, salty
Ackawi
Akkawi is a white brine cheese from the Levant, named after the port city of Acre. It is usually made from pasteurized cow's milk, cured two days in salted whey brine, and eaten with soft flatbread or on its own …
Country: Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East and Syria
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture:
Soft, brined
Flavor: Mild, milky, salty
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