Pecorino peperoncino Fresco

Pecorino Peperoncino Fresco: Soft, Creamy with a Spicy Kick

Give your cheese board a fiery Italian touch with this soft, beautifully white sheep's cheese, richly marbled with flakes of red chili pepper.

Choose your weight. We cut fresh, vacuum pack and ship chilled!

SKU 5055710961993
All cheese is freshly vacuum-packed, except whole cheeses.
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Minimum 7 weeks shelf life - cheese paper included for free

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Description Pecorino peperoncino Fresco

Order Pecorino peperoncino Fresco online

Do you want to buy the surprising Pecorino peperoncino Fresco? Order this soft and fiery Italian sheep's cheese safely, fresh and fast at GoudaCheeseShop.com. A brilliant eye-catcher that combines creaminess with a wonderfully invigorating, warm bite.

  • ✔ Deliciously young, soft sheep's cheese (Fresco) with a snow-white, creamy dairy
  • ✔ Made from 100% pasteurized sheep's milk from Sicily
  • ✔ Enriched with 2% red chili pepper flakes for a mild, warm kick
  • ✔ Always expertly cut fresh for you & vacuum packed

Bring the fiery passion of Southern Italy into your home and order today.

Productinformatie & Ingrediënten

Ingrediënten:
Fat 26+, pasteurized sheep's milk, chili pepper (2%), salt, rennet, starter culture.

Soft and Fiery: An Italian Contrast

In the heart of the Southern Italian island of Sicily, where the sun shines bright and the soil is rich, master cheesemakers prepare this striking Pecorino Fresco. Where pecorino is often known as a hard, spicy grating cheese, this 'Fresco' variant is a revelation of softness. Because it undergoes only a very short ripening period (about 20 to 30 days), the cheese retains an exceptionally high moisture content, resulting in a silky soft, creamy and spongy texture that melts luxuriously on the tongue.

However, the snow-white, mild sheep's dairy is not alone. During the cheese making process, the dairy is generously enriched with fiery flakes of red chili pepper (peperoncino). This provides an irresistible contrast: you first taste the fresh, slightly sweet and buttery soft milk notes, after which a pleasant, spicy and warming heat slowly builds up in the mouth. The red peppers also give the cheese a spectacular marbled appearance. Use this cheese in Mediterranean snacks, melt it over a panini, or cut it into cubes over a fresh salad for an unexpected 'kick'.

Fresh from the knife for an optimal cheese experience

At GoudaCheeseShop.com we guarantee absolute freshness and top quality. Only when we receive your order, do we cut your piece of Pecorino peperoncino Fresco accurately and freshly. Immediately after portioning, we pack your cheese tightly and completely airtight in a vacuum. To optimally protect the very soft structure during delivery, we always ship your order safely and chilled with cooling packs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pecorino peperoncino Fresco

Exactly how spicy is this cheese?

The cheese has a pleasant, warming 'kick', but is certainly not overpowering or too hot. Because the base is an extremely soft, creamy sheep's cheese, the fat in the milk dampens the sharpest heat of the chili pepper. The result is a beautiful balance between creamy and mildly spicy.

Why is this Pecorino so white and soft?

That is because of the designation 'Fresco' (fresh/young). Where a Pecorino Stagionato (old pecorino) dries in for months and becomes darker, yellower and harder, this Fresco only ripens for a few weeks. As a result, it retains all the moisture, its snow-white color and its spongy, elastic structure.

How can I best serve this cheese?

Because of its soft structure and contrasting appearance, it is perfect for the antipasti platter. Serve in small wedges with some mild honey to further balance the heat. In addition, it is an excellent melting cheese for burgers, toasted sandwiches or pasta dishes.

Can I eat the rind of the cheese?

This young cheese has actually barely formed a real rind. On the outside is sometimes the imprint of the basket (canestrato) in which the cheese has rested. If the outside is clean and untreated (and not discolored), it is often edible, but if in doubt, cut away a small edge for the softest bite.

How long can I store the cheese in the refrigerator?

Because this is a soft cheese with a high moisture content, it has a slightly shorter shelf life than old, hard cheeses. In our unopened vacuum packaging, it will remain perfect in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 weeks. After opening, preferably store it in breathable cheese paper and consume it within approx. 1 to 2 weeks. View our full selection on the Pecorino page.

More information

Dimension whole cheese 18 x 9 cm
Brand Caseificio Giammanco
Flavor strength Piquant
Country origin Italy
Nutritional information per 100 grams
fat (gr) 28
Saturated fat (gr) 18
Calcium (mg) 29
Calories (kcal) 380
Kilojoules (KJ) 1441
Carbohydrates (gr) 1
Protein (gr) 26
Type of milk Sheep
Type of rennet Rennet
Lactose-free Yes
Pasteurized Yes/No Pasteurized
Limited shelf life No
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