Halloumi or haloumi[a] is a cheese that originated from Cyprus. It is traditionally made from a mixture of goat milk and sheep's milk, and now, due to shortages, it increasingly contains …

Jun 11, 2024 · Halloumi is a white-beige cheese that is almost rubbery when cold. Unlike semi-soft cheeses like queso Oaxaca or mozzarella, Halloumi is mostly uniform in texture …

Sep 16, 2025 · We went to chefs and cheese experts to get the scoop on halloumi, the cool cheese from Cyprus that doesn't melt when you cook it. Here's what to know.

Apr 7, 2023 · Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese typically made from the milk of goats, sheep, or cows. It’s known for its tangy taste and firm, chewy texture. It’s been enjoyed for hundreds of …

Nov 16, 2022 · Traditionally prepared from goat's and/or sheep's milk on the Eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Halloumi is a white, layered cheese, similar to mozzarella.

Halloumi cheese is classified as a semi-hard, unripened cheese. It originated in Cyprus and is now famous throughout the Mediterranean region and beyond. Made from a mixture of goat's …

Jul 7, 2025 · This recipe from Yossy Arefi uses small pieces of pan-fried halloumi as croutons for a chewy, salty bite that’s more texturally satisfying than bread. Once tossed with orecchiette …

Jun 6, 2025 · Halloumi is a semi-hard, pocket-sized, white cheese whose production goes back thousands of years on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Traditionally made with goat's and …

Halloumi, creamy, white, soft to semihard, brined cheese with a fibrous springy texture that is made from goat’s or ewe’s milk and mint. It is known as hellim in Turkish.

Looking for halloumi recipes? This wonderful, squeaky cheese with our ultimate recipe collection. Halloumi can stand up to a BBQ really well – ideal for skewers, vegetarian burger fillings and …