Manouri Greek Traditional Gourmet Cheese - 7 oz

Description

Soft Greek Cheese. P.D.O certified. Manouri: Another Greek whey cheese, Manouri is exclusively produced in central and western Macedonia and in Thessalia. Made from pure sheep's or goat's milk or a blend thereof, its creamy texture comes from the addition of milk and/or cream early in the cheese making process. Manouri is a soft, spreadable cheese with a texture similar to French Chevre, but with a uniquely Greek tang. Typical uses for manouri cheese include: Spanikopita, the spinach cheese dish made with layers of phyllo dough and typically including a blend of cheeses, such as feta, anthotyro and manouri Kalitsounia, sweet pastries from Crete Savory cheese pies, including those served for Easter—a custard pie made with a blend of cheese which may include feta, manouri, kefalotyri, or parmesan In the dressing called brinza Served with fresh fruit slices, honey, and toasted walnuts As a salad garnish particularly for salads of beans, eggplant, or tomatoes As a desert cheese. As a pasta topping.