Dairy

Pichtogalo Chanion

Pichtogalo Chanion is a soft, spreadable cheese from the Chania prefecture of Crete, made from sheep’s milk or sheep with goat milk. The name points to its thick, cream-like body—smooth, mildly tangy, and delicately sheepy rather than aggressively salted. It sits between fresh cream cheese and soft whey cheeses: spoonable, pale, and aromatic with island pasture character. Spread on bread with honey or olives, dollop onto boiled greens and baked vegetables, or serve as a gentle meze cheese. Keep well chilled; it is perishable and best eaten young. PDO rules link production to Chania and traditional soft make. Prefer sheep-forward batches for a rounder, longer finish than high-goat blends.