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Serbian Cheeses

Pule

Pule, or magareći sir, is a Serbian cheese made from 60% Balkan donkey milk and 40% goat's milk at the Zasavica Nature Reserve. It is reported to be the world's most expensive cheese at US$1300 per kilogram.

Country: Serbia
Milk Type: Donkey's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, crumbly
Flavor: Nutty and earthy

Sirene

Sirene is a Bulgarian brined cheese made from goat, sheep, cow or buffalo milk. Slightly crumbly and a little grainy, it is sold in blocks and used as a table cheese, in salads such as shopska, and in baking.

Country: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia
Milk Type: Sheep's, goat's or cow's milk
Texture: Fresh, brined
Flavor: Lemony, salty, sharp, tangy

Kashkaval

Kashkaval is a yellow cheese from the Balkans made with cow, sheep or goat milk, or a mixture of them. It melts and fries well, so it shows up on pizza, inside breakfast pastries and as a filling in Levantine …

Country: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and Turkey
Milk Type: Cow's or sheep's milk
Texture: Hard, elastic
Flavor: Piquant

Urdă

Urdă is a whey cheese made across Southeast Europe and in Hungary by boiling the whey drained from other cheeses. The paste is finely grained and silky, and most of it ends up in desserts and filled pastries.

Country: Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Fresh, creamy
Flavor: High quality

Manur

Manur is a hard, artisan cheese from Serbia, made from either cow's or sheep's milk. It has a fat content of 40%, contributing to its rich and creamy texture. The flavor profile is primarily salty, making it a savory addition …

Country: Serbia
Milk Type: Cow's or sheep's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Salty

Sombor

Sombor cheese, from the town of Sombor in Serbia, is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It has a smooth texture and a mild, slightly tangy flavor, making it a versatile cheese for both direct consumption and culinary use …

Country: Serbia
Milk Type: Cow's or sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Unique nutty