Types of Cheese
Types of cheese: choose amongst different types of Italian cheese. Find out about the most popular types of cheese in Italy.
I became their lover when I came to live in Italy. I did not fall in love with it immediately ...but when it happened, there was nothing to be done to avoid it!
Knowing how much fake Italian food is sold abroad, we selected trustworthy sellers and brands so that you can have the same quality cheeses we use to eat here in Italy. Just click on the pictures below to check them.
French ones are known and good but, with all respect, Italians have no reason to envy them!
The Prince of the hard Italian cheeses is probably Parmigiano Reggiano, right followed by Grana Padano, even if it is a large kingdom! There are many Parmesan cheese recipes for children, as they are high protein food other than being pleasant to all tastes. Buy high quality Parmigiano Reggiano from a trustworth seller clicking here. |
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Buffalo mozzarella is a typical product that is tied to a region (Campania) and cannot be replicated with the same taste if produced in any other country. Fortunately it is exported to many countries. Figure out that this one aside is my favourite brand here in Italy! Click on the picture to check where to buy it. |
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You can also prepare a Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella. Just add fresh tomatoes, some basil leaves (if you have them), salt and good quality extra virgin olive oil. In this dish, so simple, the quality of the ingredients makes the difference.
There are many types of cheese, and often people think burrata is the same as mozzarella. It is not. Burrata is a very creamy one that origins from South Italy, and comes in an original package made with a leave. |
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You probably know, or have heard about, Gorgonzola Cheese. It comes from a city near Milan and is a fat, creamy moulded and it is great to eat as it is and perfectly complements many recipes. It marries perfectly with Speck ! |
The northeast region of Italy produces Fontina . This creamy product is often used to make cheese fondue, but can also be added to many recipes or eaten as it is. |
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Amongst most known Italian types of cheese, there's a very well-known one that originates from Sardinia - the Peccorino Sardo. Pecorino means "from sheep", and it is largely produced in the Tuscany region by Sardinian shepherds that emigrated there. |
An interesting thing regarding pecorino is that even if it originates from Sardinia, it is most exported named as pecorino Romano, which means "from Rome", even if it comes from Sardinia or from Sardinians producers that emigrated to Lazio region. |
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Pecorino is a very tasty product and it is used in recipes like baked ravioli and sweets. It can be eaten well - aged, by itself, and with a good Chianti makes a perfect wine and cheese pairing.
The Mascarpone cheese is the secret of a good tiramisu recipe. This special cheese can also be used to prepare sauces for salads instead of using creme fraiche, sometimes difficult to find. |
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