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Sheep Milk Cheeses from Poland

Discover cheeses made from sheep milk in Poland, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Oscypek

Oscypek is a smoked cheese of salted sheep's milk made only in the Tatra Mountains of Poland, pressed in carved spindle-shaped wooden forms. It holds EU protected designation of origin status and is often pan-fried and served with cranberry jam.

Country: Poland
Milk Type: Sheep's milk, sometimes with cow's or goat's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Gently smoky, milk, chestnuts

Bryndza

Bryndza is a sheep milk cheese made across Central and Eastern Europe, above all in Slovakia and Poland. It is white, tangy and crumbly, with a strong smell and a flavor that starts mild and ends salty.

Country: Hungary, Poland and Slovakia
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Mild, salty

Redykołka

Redykołka is a smoked cheese from the Podhale region of Poland, made from the leftover Bundz used for Oscypek. It is known for decorative shapes such as animals, hearts and wreaths, and for a strong smoked aroma with a spicy, …

Milk Type: Sheep's and cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, elastic
Flavor: Slightly salty

Bryndza Podhalańska

Bryndza Podhalańska is a soft brined sheep's milk cheese from the Podhale region on the northern side of the Tatras in Poland. In 2007 it became the first Polish product registered in the EU scheme for protected designations of origin.

Milk Type: Sheep's and cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Strong, salty or slightly salty, sometimes slightly sour

Also Made With Sheep Milk

These cheeses are mainly made from another milk, but some versions use sheep milk.

Podhalanski

Podhalanski is a semi-hard, artisan cheese from Poland, traditionally made from a blend of cow's and sheep's milk. With a fat content of 40%, this cheese offers a creamy yet firm texture. Its pale yellow color is complemented by a …

Country: Poland
Milk Type: Cow's and sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Smokey