Description
Canestrato with Pesto
Canestrato with Pesto is a Sardinian sheep's milk cheese in Sardinia by Central Formaggi that is infused with veins of pesto. The cheese is known for its dense, piquant, and buttery texture, while the pesto adds a sweet and earthy flavor. The pesto is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and other ingredients, which blend with the sharp and salty Pecorino cheese. 8 oz wedge
In brief, Canestrato with Pesto:
- Cheese:
Hard, aged sheep's milk cheese with a white paste and a rind that shows the signs of baskets used in its making. - Pesto:
Infused with fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts for a sweet and earthy flavor. - Flavor Profile:
A combination of sharp, salty cheese with the fresh and aromatic basil pesto.
Origin:
Sardinia, Italy.
