Homemade Halloumi Cheese Recipe | Traditional Cypriot Grilling Cheese

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Homemade Halloumi Cheese Recipe | Traditional Cypriot Grilling Cheese

 

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Halloumi Cheese is a traditional semi-hard cheese originating from Cyprus. Famous for its high melting point, halloumi can be grilled, fried, or baked without losing its shape, making it a favorite ingredient for salads, sandwiches, and barbecue dishes. 

Traditionally made from sheep's and goat's milk, though cow's milk versions are also common, halloumi has a firm texture, slightly salty flavor, and a distinctive layered structure. Fresh halloumi is often folded with mint leaves, which add a subtle aromatic note and help preserve the cheese. 

Rich in protein and calcium, halloumi is enjoyed worldwide as a versatile cheese that can be served hot or cold. Its unique texture and ability to develop a golden crust when cooked make it a standout choice for many Mediterranean-inspired recipes. 

Cooking Method


  1.  Heat the milk to 32°C (90°F) in a large pot. 
  2.  Add calcium chloride if using and stir gently. 
  3.  Add the diluted rennet and mix thoroughly. 
  4.  Allow the milk to sit undisturbed for 30–45 minutes until a firm curd forms. 
  5.  Cut the curd into small cubes and let it rest for 5 minutes. 
  6.  Stir gently and heat slowly to 38°C (100°F). 
  7.  Drain the curds and place them into cheese molds. 
  8.  Press lightly for 1 hour to remove excess whey. 
  9.  Remove the cheese from the molds and cut into blocks. 
  10.  Heat the reserved whey to approximately 90°C (194°F) and cook the cheese blocks until they float. 
  11.  Remove the cheese, sprinkle with salt, and fold each piece with mint leaves if desired. 
  12.  Cool completely before serving or storing.

 

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4 liters whole milk (sheep, goat, cow, or a mixture)

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1/4 teaspoon liquid rennet diluted in 1/4 cup cool water

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1 teaspoon calcium chloride (optional, for pasteurized milk)

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2 tablespoons non-iodized salt

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Fresh mint leaves (optional)

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