Handkäse

Handkäse, also known as Handkäs or Handkäse mit Musik, is a German cheese that comes from Hesse region. Handkäse is a sour milk cheese made from curdled milk. It undergoes a fermentation process that gives it a distinctive sour taste and a distinct aroma, which can be pungent. The name "Handkäse" translates to "hand cheese" since it is shaped into small, flat rounds by hand.

Handkäse has a firm and crumbly texture and a strong and tangy flavour. Handkäse is often enjoyed with rye bread, onions, and a glass of apple wine. Handkäse is considered a speciality cheese that showcases the rich food culture of the Hesse region in Germany.