Product Reviews and Ratings - Greece - Myzithra

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Greece

Because of Greece's less-than-fertile terrain, most of its cheeses are made from sheep's milk. Feta is, of course, the best-known Greek cheese, but fresh sheep's milk cheeses are common, as well. One of the most common of these ricotta-style cheeses is Myzithra. It has a much more interesting flavor and texture than most of the ricotta available in this country. The flavor is rather nutty, and the texture is cottony and drier than ricotta. This cheese works wonderfully in cooking, especially blended into pasta dishes. Our version of Myzithra is actually the pressed and dried version. It is similar to an Italian ricotta salata and is a popular grating cheese in Greece. The cheese is quite crumbly and salty, so a little bit can add a lot of flavor to your dishes.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 2 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(4), High quality(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4)

Delicious

By Tiffany from Nashville, TN on 6/27/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

Delicious shredded over pasta. Very common use for this cheese but why try to change something that tastes so great? Definitely a comfort food.

I would recomend and buy this product

By zemi1969 from Colorado on 5/3/2010

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Pros:

Firm

Best Uses:

Pasta Dishes

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

I used this cheese to make myzithra pasta like at Spaghetti Factory. I have put my own touches on it I add Broccoli,Onions,and Mushrooms. Delicious

myzithra

By aaron

from baton rouge, la on 5/26/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful

Cons:

Crumbles

Best Uses:

Recipe-THE MERLIN MENU, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

have emailed recipe for which i made the purchase to igourmet.com.
see the merlin menu recipe. then give the recipe a try. truly outstanding.

A very interesting and complex cheese!

By Compo's Dad

from Tampa, FL on 3/9/2009

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Pros:

A strong cheese, Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Over spaghetti wbutter

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

We grate the cheese and sprinkle it over spaghetti covered with browned butter--DELICIOUS!

Perfect for grating

By Greek wife

from Fernandina Beach, FL on 1/2/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

Tastes exactly like the cheese I ate in Greece. It's perfect for grating over pasta.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great cheese!

By PeachyQueen

from South Carolina on 11/2/2008

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Pros:

Durable, High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Special dinners

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

I use this cheese in a pasta dish that I make when company is coming over! This is a wonderful cheese that is easy to grate. It does not melt into a gooey mess, and holds it's form well.

Myzithra Cheese - Amazing!

By Nytemare from Missouri on 9/29/2008

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Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

Everything I have bought from IGourmet has been really great quality. The cheeses are great! When you live out in the boonies, being able to buy food online that we can't get around here is really quite amazing!

Fantastic cheese

By PeachyQueen from South Carolina on 6/2/2008

Pros:

Durable, High Quality, Unique

Best Uses:

Added to green beans, Sprinkled over pasta

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

This cheese holds it's texture beautifully. It does not melt into a stringy mess making it a wonderful addition to any warm pasta dish.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Hard to find cheese.

By Teenula from Michigan on 5/24/2008

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Pasta Topping

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra - Pound Cut:

This cheese, with browned butter, makes THE BEST spaghetti toss. I had this dish at a restaurant, and I thought it was fantastic. When I found the instructions to make it, I was thrilled. However, this cheese is not widely available. I had just about given up on finding it, when I found this website. [...]

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