What is Stracchino (Crescenza)?
A fresh, rindless cheese from Lombardy, with an extremely creamy, spreadable texture and mild, tangy flavour. Made from whole cow’s milk with no ageing and sold within days of production. Consumed fresh as a table cheese or spread.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Smooth, moist, and extremely soft, almost pasty. Rindless and pure white. Easily spreadable on bread or crackers. The consistency resembles thick Greek yogurt or soft ricotta. It has almost no structure when cut and simply spreads.
Lactic notes are strongly dominant — purely fresh, tangy, and milky. All other dimensions are barely perceptible. A yogurt-like freshness defines the aroma. Among the simplest and most purely lactic Italian fresh cheeses.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Spread inside focaccia, piadina, or sandwiches.
- Used as a creamy filling for savoury pastries.
- Served fresh with vegetables, bread, or cold appetisers.
What pairs with Stracchino (Crescenza)?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Floral Honey
- Walnuts
- Fresh Pears
- Slightly Salty Crackers
- Breadstick
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See wine pairings for Stracchino (Crescenza)Story and origin
A traditional Lombard cheese historically made in autumn from the milk of cows returning from alpine pastures. Stracco, meaning “tired” in the Lombard dialect, referred to the cows’ fatigue after summer transhumance. The Lombard term crescenza later became the more common commercial name. Produced throughout Lombardy for centuries.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, sealed or in an airtight container.
- Air travel: not ideal; suitable only if sealed and kept cool.
Profile sources and methodology
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