#190 of 375 cheese types
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, decorated with embossed patterns. Trnič has a mild, sweet flavor and can be grated over pasta or eaten alone.
Key Facts About Trnič Cheese
Country of Origin | Slovenia |
Specific Origin | Velika Planina |
Milk Type | Cow’s milk |
Milk Treatment | Sour, heated |
Texture | Hard |
Flavor | Salty and slightly acidic |
Colors | Pale or dark yellow to brownish |
Forms | Cupped shape with a nipple on top, 2½ inches height, 2 inches diameter |
Age | 4 weeks |