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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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. The cheese’s name …

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 …

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 …

Mar 4, 2025 · Halloumi (also sometimes spelled Haloumi or Hallomi) is a semisoft cheese with a stretchy, rubbery texture similar to balls of fresh mozzarella on your cast-iron caprese pizza or …

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 …

Jul 21, 2025 · Halloumi is eaten across the Middle East and, increasingly, the world. Originally from Cyprus, halloumi is traditionally made from sheep or goat milk. As halloumi has grown in …