Istara
Petit Basque 1.25lb avg
Ptit Basque is a small cylindrical sheeps milk cheese made in the Basque region. The area is known for its sheeps milk cheeses, most notably Ossau Iraty. Think of Ptit Basque as its little brother. Traditionally, this cheese was made using leftover curd set aside after shepherds milk their ewes.Today, fresh ewes milk is used, but Istara keeps up with tradition and still makes the cheese by hand. The paste is smooth and creamy with hints of brown butter and caramel. While in the Basque Region its typically eaten with black cherry jam, Ptit Basque is also great for cooking or shaved on top of grilled vegetables.