€13,50
€13,50
Pistacchiotto cheese is a typical Sicilian soft cheese with a unique flavour.
On the outside, it is characterised by a very special crust, processed with extra virgin olive oil and covered in pistachio flour, while its interior is sprinkled with pistachios.
Pistacchiotto is made from pasteurised sheep and goat’s milk and is delivered vacuum-packed to best preserve its organoleptic characteristics.
Pasteurized milk, pasteurized sheep’s and goat’s milk, salt, ferments, rennet, pistachio. Crust processed with olive oil and chopped pistachios. Origin of the milk: Italy.
Pasteurized milk, pasteurized sheep’s and goat’s milk, salt, ferments, rennet, pistachio. Crust processed with olive oil and chopped pistachios. Origin of the milk: Italy.
PROCESSING STAGES
Pistacchiotto cheese falls under the category of 'Canestrati' (from the Italian word "canestro" meaning "basket") due to the basket-like shape of the moulds used during the resting phase that makes the surface flat with concave faces. This type of cheese is produced throughout the whole Sicilian territory and takes on different names, depending on the specific location of production and the ingredients used for manufacturing.
The rind of Pistacchiotto is hard and has an intense uniform green colour, given by the pistachio powder, while inside it has a smooth, compact and light-coloured paste. The rind is processed with extra virgin olive oil and covered with pistachio flour, while the inside is sprinkled with pistachios. This processing makes Pistacchiotto Cheese a unique product with a special, delicate aroma and a savoury, characteristic taste. Cutting it, you will immediately notice the marks given by the pistachios.
Pistacchiotto undergoes a maturing process of about 30 days, which gives it its savoury and sweet taste and the right consistency.
TASTE FEATURES
Pistacchiotto cheese has both the typical goat's and sheep's milk savoury taste and the sweet notes of pistachio. A unique and inimitable flavour that produces a delicious explosion of taste at the very first bite.
As for the aroma, it is intense and fragrant, characterised by the typical smell of milk.
HOW TO ENJOY IT BEST
To enjoy this cheese at its best, we recommend serving it on a charcuterie board with mixed cold cuts as an aperitif or a tasty entree or serving it with honey or delicately flavoured jams or jellies. It is also excellent with fresh seasonal vegetables to create light but tasty dishes.
Ideal for a quick but tasty snack or for a richer treat melted between two hot slices of focaccia bread and Prosciutto Crudo to balance its sweet taste.
After opening, the product should be stored in the refrigerator by wrapping it in cheese paper, food film or a cotton kitchen cloth in order to retain its original moisture and preserve its original and unique flavour.
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