Petit Basque
This little sheep’s milk wheel from France hails from the Pyrennes Mountains, which straddle France and Spain. It's made by hand in the same method that shepherds used to make it, using leftover curds from milking their sheep. Istara's Petit Basque cheese (P’tit Basque as it is also known) has a very rich flavor, thanks to the high fat content of sheep’s milk. This French cheese wheel is aged for about 2 months, developing a semi-firm, smooth texture and a mild, accessible flavor that’s not overwhelming with lingering caramel notes.
With a mild, buttery flavor that’s sweet and nutty, much like a mild, creamier version of Manchego, Petit Basque is a good option for the cheese board, pairing well with other cheeses and cured meats. Toss some sweet fruit like berries, a few plump almonds or caramelized walnuts, and you’ve got a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients: sheep's milk, salt, rennet, lactic starters, calcium chloride, surface coloring - caramel, annato
Availability:
Usually ships within 1 business days.
Product is perishable and must ship via Overnight service.
Q: Can this cheese be used to make macaroni and cheese?
A: Yes, you can use Petit Basque for Macaroni and Cheese.
Q: which wine would you recommend drinking with P'tit Basque
A:
Petit Basque goes well with most red wines including Beajolais, Merlot and Viogner
Q: Ingredients Please.
A: These are the ingredients: sheep's milk, salt, rennet, lactic starters, calcium chloride, surface coloring - caramel, annato
Q: How long can you keep this cheese in the fridge
A: The shelf life of this cheese is 2 weeks refrigerated.
This product is priced by the lb. shipped, and you will be charged based on the actual weight of the item shipped, by the price per lb for the product. The total price your shopping cart shows is an estimated charge. You will not be charged until the product ships, based on the weight that is shipped. The chart below shows estimated weight ranges and actual prices per lb. for this item.
| SKU |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
ITEM WEIGHT RANGE |
PRICE PER LB |
| 5911002 |
6 x 1.4 lbs (whole wheels) |
7.60 lbs. - 9.20 lbs. |
$28.24 |