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(based on 20 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 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 20 reviews)

82% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Delicate(4), Firm(8), Flavorful(16), Rich(6)

Cons:

Bad flavor(3)

Best Uses:

Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(9), Frequent diner(7), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(4)

Taste is subjective

By SJ from NC on 5/23/2008

Pros:

Pungent

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter, Chewy

Best Uses:

In a salad only, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Dry and salty with a rubbery texture.Definitely a goat cheese.The "jerky" of cheese.I'm still trying to like it!

I didn't like it

By BunnyEats from San Francisco, CA on 2/29/2008

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

Bad aroma, Bad Flavor

Best Uses:

On Pasta

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Food Critique, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Very disappointed.

Good price, good product!

By Nahnia Bidness

from PA on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

I bought this product to make my families favorite, Myzithra and browned butter on pasta. This cheese grated perfectly, was flavorful and had the texture and melting quality I was looking for. Will buy again[...]

UGHHHH

By neenee from Shirley, IN on 12/27/2007

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

I'm not sure if what I received was bad, but it really smelled like the inside of a cow barn, and tasted like I believe the inside of a cow barn would! I'm really not trying to be mean or funny, that is really my opinion.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A little bitter

By Meg from CA on 12/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

It taste a little like the cheese I get at the Spaghetti Factory, but it seems like the cheese might have something added to it that makes it a little bitter.

Greek Mizithra Honey Pie

By Turtle Pilot from Fleming Island Fl. on 11/18/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Greek Honey Pie

Describe Yourself:

Grandma's recipe

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Thought we'd try a boyhood delight Grandma's greek honey pie.

So happy to have ended my 20 year search

By Fran from Cape Coral, FL on 11/18/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Main course

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Little known cheese with wonderful taste. Especially tasty served sparingly over pasta with only a touch of butter added. I was introduced to this cheese when dining out at the [@] in Denver, CO and fell in love with the taste immediately. My husband agrees wholeheartedly.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Delicious!

By Fred

from Pensacola, FL on 11/14/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, salty

Best Uses:

On Pasta

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

I bought this product after eating pasta with browned butter sauce and Myzithra at the Spaghetti Factory restaurant. Buying this product via [@] has allowed me to recreate this delicious dish at home.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Cheese!

By LJ from Foothill Ramch, CA on 10/23/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Comments about Myzithra:

We used it to make the spaghetti factory recipe

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

oh the cheese

By D

from Cary, NC on 10/2/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Spaghetti

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

I love to add this cheese to spaghetti, like at the Old Spaghetti Factory, sorry if I spelled wrong. Could be a little dryer and richer with the flavor but overall it is one of the better store bought ones I have gotten.

I would definetely buy it again!

By Passion for food

from New York, NY on 10/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Pasta Dishes

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Best used grated on pasta. It's so smooth you can easily grate it and it makes the dish creamy, with a little saltiness. A great alternative to Parmesan cheese.

Love this as a snack

By Jo

from Reading PA on 9/4/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

Great with red wine, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

This cheese reminds me of ricotta salata.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Myzithra Cheese

By Kris

from Washington, DC on 8/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Comments about Myzithra:

I have never ordered cheese on the web before. [...] I grew up with the Spaghetti Factory's Browned butter and Myzithra cheese. There isn't one on the east coast but now I can make it at home!

A cheese worth trying

By Helen, the oenophile from Panhandle, FL on 7/30/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

This cheese has a pleasant sheep's milk flavor, a bit salty. A dry texture. Can be eaten as is with a drizzle of olive oil. It would make a fine substitute for pecorino romano.

Yummy

By jen from oregon on 6/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Comments about Myzithra:

Very good cheese

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent myzithra

By Spike155

from Panama City, FL on 5/10/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Over pasta of course

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Impossible to find in area stores, so was delighted to be able to buy it on the web. Excellent product - purchased several packs and have given some to appreciative friends who will also be ordering their own.Your product is just as I remember my first Myzithra at a Spaghetti Factory in Hawaii.Excellent product [...]

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Unique Flavor a Winner

By Stinky Cheese Girl from Stroudsburg on 3/19/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Pastas, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

I ordered this cheese after discovering that I couldn't get the Mizithra that the restaurant "The Spaghetti Factory" uses in their recipes. I was not disappointed and in fact, enjoy this true Myzithra even more. It's fantastic grated over spaghetti with brown butter, especially mixed with some grated parm. Great flavor - a little goes a long way!

Yum, Yum, Yum!!!

By Christal

from Hesperia, CA on 3/15/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

In lasagna, On top of spaghetti, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

We first had this on top of spaghetti at a resturant. Very delicious, hard to pronounce.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

What a wonderful cheese!!

By Woo-Woo from Nashville, TN on 3/5/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

In or On Pasta

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

The Spaghetti Factory (at least the one in Nashville, TN) has a version of this cheese that my family adores. It's nutty flavor can't be beat.

Good stuff

By Damon

from Hayward, CA on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Good on most anything

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Myzithra:

Tasty stuff

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