Brânză de coșuleț

Brânză de coșuleț is a distinctive and flavorful cheese from Romania, particularly popular in the Transylvania region. Made from sheep's milk, this cheese is notable for its strong taste and slightly soft texture. The process begins with sweet caș cheese, which is cut into small pieces and then salted. This mixture is hand-mixed in a large wooden bowl until well combined. Next, the cheese is packed into baskets made from fir tree bark and lightly smoked. This smoking process imparts the cheese with a unique pine resin flavor, making Brânză de coșuleț a truly special delicacy.