Ciliegine mozzarella

Ciliegine is a traditional type of mozzarella cheese. It consists of small and smooth white balls of mozzarella that's made with pasteurized cow's milk, or sometimes with water buffalo's milk. Ciliegine are just a bit smaller than bocconcini, another type of mozzarella balls that can often be used interchangeably with ciliegine.

The texture is soft, spongy, and elastic, while the flavors are mild, delicate, fresh, and milky. These small mozzarella balls are typically sold in their own brine and used in various salads and appetizers. The name ciliegine is derived from the Italian word for cherry, referring to the size of the cheese.