semi-hard · mixed milk · Cyprus · $$

Halloumi

A semi-firm body, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 2/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 4/10

firmness 6/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Halloumi with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 3) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Halloumi

Panela similar overall, but less pungency Brunost similar overall, but less pungency Paneer similar overall, but less sharpness Abbaye de Belloc similar overall, but more meltability Tomme de Savoie similar overall, but more meltability Wensleydale similar overall, but more meltability