Cow Milk Cheeses from Slovenia

Discover cheeses made from cow milk in Slovenia, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Tolminc

Tolminc is a traditional Slovenian cheese from the Upper Soča Valley. Made from raw cow's milk, it is a hard cheese with a dense texture and a distinctive sharp, slightly spicy taste. Tolminc is often aged in mountain dairies, which …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Whole or partly skim raw cow’s milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Sweet, milky, tangy, slightly nutty

Mohant

Mohant is a unique soft cheese from the Bohinj region of Slovenia. It is known for its strong, pungent aroma and creamy, slightly tangy taste. Mohant is traditionally made from cow's milk and has a distinctive yellow to orange rind.

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Dense, spreadable, and creamy
Flavor: Tangy, sharp, and can be slightly bitter

Trnič

Trnič is a pear-shaped cheese from Slovenia, traditionally made on the Velika Planina plateau. It is a hard cheese made from curdled cow's milk, with added cream and salt. Historically, it was made by shepherds as a token of love, …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Salty and slightly acidic

Bohinjski sir

Bohinjski sir is a hard cheese from the Bohinj region of Slovenia. Made from cow’s milk, it has a robust, slightly sweet flavor and a compact, dense texture. This cheese is often aged in the mountainous regions, absorbing the rich …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Full-flavored

Nanoški sir

Nanoški sir is a traditional cheese from the region around Nanos, Slovenia. Made from cow's milk, it has a semi-hard texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor that becomes more pronounced with aging. Nanoški sir is often enjoyed sliced in …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Slovenian Brown cow
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Piquant, slightly nutty

Posavec

Posavec is a traditional Slovenian cheese from the Posavje region. Made from cow's milk, it is a semi-hard cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Posavec is often aged in wooden molds, which imparts a unique character to its taste …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Elastic, flexible
Flavor: Mild, clean, aromatic

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