Basket Cheese
Basket cheese is considered a traditional Easter cheese. It gets its name for the basket it is formed in. When removed from the basket, the indentations left on this cheese resembles an Easter basket.
It is a delicate, fresh, cow's milk cheese. It is a cross between mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. The mildness of this cheese takes on the flavors of which it's paired.
Serving suggestion: drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt and cracker pepper and serve with fresh Italian bread. Also used in making a traditional "Easter Pie" (pizza rustica)
*We will also be making Easter Pies this year! Find them on this Easter page too!
**this cheese is a special order item so quantities are limited. They will be available for pick starting about 4/11.
Sorry we cannot ship this cheese. Pick up only.
Basket cheese is considered a traditional Easter cheese. It gets its name for the basket it is formed in. When removed from the basket, the indentations left on this cheese resembles an Easter basket.
It is a delicate, fresh, cow's milk cheese. It is a cross between mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. The mildness of this cheese takes on the flavors of which it's paired.
Serving suggestion: drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt and cracker pepper and serve with fresh Italian bread. Also used in making a traditional "Easter Pie" (pizza rustica)
*We will also be making Easter Pies this year! Find them on this Easter page too!
**this cheese is a special order item so quantities are limited. They will be available for pick starting about 4/11.
Sorry we cannot ship this cheese. Pick up only.
Basket cheese is considered a traditional Easter cheese. It gets its name for the basket it is formed in. When removed from the basket, the indentations left on this cheese resembles an Easter basket.
It is a delicate, fresh, cow's milk cheese. It is a cross between mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. The mildness of this cheese takes on the flavors of which it's paired.
Serving suggestion: drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt and cracker pepper and serve with fresh Italian bread. Also used in making a traditional "Easter Pie" (pizza rustica)
*We will also be making Easter Pies this year! Find them on this Easter page too!
**this cheese is a special order item so quantities are limited. They will be available for pick starting about 4/11.
Sorry we cannot ship this cheese. Pick up only.
Be sure to order all you need. This is a special order item. We order based on customer's orders. When it's gone, it's gone! Available for pick up only. Sorry we can not ship this cheese due to it's perishability. 'Local' deliveries can be arranged. Just call with those orders please!