Dairy
Camel Soft Cheese
Camel soft cheese is a more drained or cultured soft cheese from camel milk—spreadable to sliceable, gently acidic, and less goaty than many fresh chèvres. Some makes resemble young labneh; others a soft table cheese. Serve with oil and za’atar, bake briefly in pastries if it holds shape, and avoid long boiling. Pair with flatbreads and herb salads.
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Preparations
BakedSlicedSpreadable
Traits
CreamyCulturedMild AcidPaleSoftTangy Mild
History
Desert dairies drained soured camel milk into soft keeping cheeses.
Modern cultures made consistent camel soft cheese for retail.
Export soft camel cheese entered specialty gourmet markets.