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Buffalo Milk Cheeses from Italy

Discover cheeses made from buffalo milk in Italy, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Mozzarella

Mozzarella is a semi-soft, non-aged cheese from southern Italy, made by stretching and kneading the curd. Cow's milk versions are called fior di latte, buffalo milk versions mozzarella di bufala, and it tops most pizza.

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, creamy
Flavor: Mild, milky

Burrata

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese from Puglia with a pouch of stretched mozzarella curd around a filling of stracciatella and cream. Cut it open and the soft centre spills out, which is what it is known for.

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow, occasionally water buffalo
Texture: Soft, creamy
Flavor: Mild, lactic

Ricotta

Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese made from the leftover whey of sheep, cow, goat, or water buffalo milk cheesemaking. The fresh curds are creamy white and slightly sweet, and they turn up in cannoli and cheesecakes as readily as …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, moist
Flavor: Sweet, slightly creamy

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana is a fresh, soft pasta filata cheese made from the milk of the Italian Mediterranean buffalo, produced in Campania and a few nearby areas under PDO rules. By production value it is Italy's fourth PDO product.

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Water buffalo's
Texture: Soft, creamy
Flavor: Rich, tangy

Bocconcini

Bocconcini are bite-sized balls of fresh mozzarella from southern Italy, made by the stretched-curd pasta filata method. They are often skewered with cherry tomatoes as an appetiser.

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, brined

Caciotta

Caciotta is an Italian cheese made from cow, sheep, goat, or water buffalo milk. It ripens for a short time and comes in small cylindrical wheels with a soft yellow rind, a pale body, and a mild flavor.

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, artisan
Flavor: Mild

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella is a soft cheese originating from the Campania region of Italy. Made from either cow's or water buffalo's milk, it can be crafted using pasteurized or unpasteurized milk. The cheese has a smooth, delicate texture and is often …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Fresh soft, artisan, brined
Flavor: Acidic, mild, milky

Caciocavallo di Bufala

Caciocavallo di Bufala is a traditional Italian cheese made from pasteurized water buffalo's milk. It is a semi-hard, artisan cheese known for its savory flavor and earthy aroma. The cheese is typically shaped into a teardrop and aged for a …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, artisan
Flavor: Savory

Ricotta di Bufala

Ricotta di Bufala is a fresh Italian cheese made from buffalo's milk. It has a firm texture and is classified as a whey cheese. The flavor is creamy and sweet, making it a popular choice for both savory and sweet …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Buffalo's milk
Texture: Fresh firm, whey
Flavor: Creamy, sweet

Blu di Bufala

Blu di Bufala is a blue-veined cheese from the Lombardy region in Italy, made from pasteurized water buffalo's milk. Its semi-firm texture is crafted by artisans, resulting in a cream-colored cheese with a natural rind. The flavor profile is a …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-firm, artisan, blue-veined
Flavor: Acidic, milky, sweet, tangy

Casatica

Casatica is a semi-soft, artisan cheese made in the Lombardy region of Italy using pasteurized water buffalo's milk. It has a soft-ripened, white bloomy rind and a creamy interior. The cheese offers a subtle, creamy flavor with a pleasant, rich …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, artisan, soft-ripened
Flavor: Creamy, subtle

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