Crescenza
It’s officially called Stracchino di Crescenza, but often just Crescenza and sometimes just Stracchino. Crescenza is a soft Italian cow’s milk cheese with a very thin, soft natural rind (encouraged by a short bath in brine). Crescenza has a tart, fruity, fresh flavor. Stracchino di Crescenza was first made in the Italian region of Lombardy, […]
Ricotta
A soft Italian curd cheese made from whey, which is drained and then lightly ‘cooked’. It is light and creamy with a slightly grainy texture and delicate flavour. It’s quite low in fat, making it a good substitute for Mascarpone. Ricotta can be used on its own or in sweet and savoury dishes. It’s used […]
Gorgonzola
An Italian blue cheese made from pasteurised cows’ milk, gorgonzola is pale yellow and streaked with greenish-blue veins. It has a distinct smell and can be mild, strong or sharp in flavour, depending on its maturity. It’s rich and creamy and generally used uncooked – try it as a dessert cheese or in salads or […]