Cheese story
What is Mizithra?
A Greek whey cheese made fresh and soft or dried for grating.
Origin
Greece-wide, Greece
Milk
whey from sheep/goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Greece
Region
Greece-wide
Milk type
whey from sheep/goat
Texture
fresh or dried whey cheese
Rind
none or natural
Ageing
fresh to aged
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: mild and sweet when fresh, salty when dried
Origin, protection and character
Mizithra comes from Greece, especially Greece-wide. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh to aged
How to serve Mizithra
desserts, pasta, pies, grating
Good food matches
honey
cinnamon
pasta
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
