Halloumi

semi-hard · mixed milk · Cyprus · $$

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

Cheese	Why it works
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