Pichtogalo Chanion Πηχτόγαλο Χανίων
A light, velvety fresh curd cheese from Chania used widely in Cretan pies.
- Type
- cheese
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- sheep and goat milk
- Where
- Crete
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Subtly sour, milky, and slightly salty with a clean, grassy finish. It offers a soft, custard-like texture that spreads effortlessly.
soft
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Look for fresh tubs at Cretan delicatessens; consume within days of opening.
Check for the designation Pichtogalo Chanion PDO and the producer's facility details.
The rules in short
Crafted in the Chania region of Crete from unpasteurised or pasteurised sheep and goat milk, curdled without whey drainage.
Serving ideas
- Layered inside traditional Chania bougatsa pastries
- Smeared over warm pitta bread with olive oil
- Served with fresh figs and honey
Substitutes
ricotta, fromage blanc.
Cooked in
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