If you are a lover of cheese creams, we offer you the opportunity to try Gazta Zaharra, a typical cream from the Basque Country, handmade from aged cheese made from raw Latxa sheep's milk. It has a creamy texture, spreadable, and an intense sheep cheese flavor.
It is an ideal accompaniment for meats, pasta, salads,... or on a toast.
Did you know what Gazta Zaharra means? Gaztazarra or Gazta Zaharra means Gazta = Cheese and Zaharra = Old "old cheese" in Basque, as a little bit of "mother" or "old cheese" is needed as a starter for the fermentative process of the new cheese to be produced.
For its production, dry and strong cheeses are usually used, which are grated or thinly sliced and placed in a clay container or pot, where fermentation takes place. Optionally, to soften the texture and give it more creaminess, a little sheep's milk, water, or brandy can be added. This mixture is stirred daily for a minimum of 2 months.
