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Turkish Cheeses

Erzincan Tulum Peyniri

Erzincan Tulum Peyniri is a traditional Turkish cheese from the Erzincan province, made from sheep's, goat's, or cow's milk. It is a type of tulum cheese, aged in a goatskin casing, which gives it a distinctive flavor and texture. The …

Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, crumbly
Flavor: Pungent, buttery, acidic

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

Ezine Peyniri

Ezine peyniri is a matured full-fat white cheese from Çanakkale Province in Türkiye, made from a mix of goat, sheep and cow milk. It is one of the most popular white cheeses in the country and the first Turkish cheese …

Milk Type: Sheep's and goat's milk, sometimes with cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild-sweet, salty, and sour

Tulum

Tulum is a Turkish goat's milk cheese ripened inside a goatskin casing, which is what the word tulum means in Turkish. It is made in several regions, and versions from Erzincan, İzmir, Divle, Çimi and Kargı each taste different.

Country: Turkey
Milk Type: Goat's milk

Beyaz Peynir

Beyaz peynir is a Turkish white cheese made from unpasteurized sheep, cow or goat milk and cured in brine for about six months. It turns up plain at breakfast, in salads, and in cooked dishes such as menemen, börek and …

Country: Turkey
Milk Type: Sheep's, cow's or goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, brined
Flavor: Strong when matured

Kanafeh

Knafeh is an Arab dessert of spun kadayif pastry layered with soft white cheese and soaked in sugar syrup. Nablus in Palestine is known for its version, made with the city's firm, salty Nabulsi cheese and served hot under crushed …

Country: Azerbaijan, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Turkey
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Sweet

Izmir Tulum Peyniri

Izmir Tulum Peyniri is a traditional Turkish cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originating from the Izmir region. It is aged in goat skins, which gives it a compact texture and a robust, slightly pungent flavor. This cheese is …

Milk Type: Sheep's, goat's or cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Salty

Mihalic Peynir

Mihalic Peynir is a hard cheese made from unpasteurized sheep's milk, originating from Bursa, Turkey. It has a pale yellow color and a strong aroma that hints at its bold flavor. The cheese is known for its salty taste, making …

Country: Turkey
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Salty

Bez Tulum Peyniri

Bez Tulum Peyniri is a goat's milk cheese from Turkey, known for its strong flavor and crumbly texture. Unlike other tulum cheeses, Bez Tulum is not aged in animal skins, which gives it a slightly milder flavor while retaining the …

Milk Type: Goat's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, crumbly
Flavor: Stimulating