Kashta

Made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow's milk
Country of origin: Middle East
Type: fresh soft, whey
Texture: creamy
Rind: natural
Colour: white
Flavour: full-flavored, sweet
Aroma: fresh, rich
Vegetarian: no

Kashta, also known as Kishta is a delectable Middle Eastern cheese that is extremely heavy on the cream. It is produced by removing the thickest part of the cream from the whey and has a 60 days refrigerated shelf life. The cheese is used in cooking as well eaten on its own with honey. The rich, creamy texture of this dessert cheese is extremely hard to resist.