Souroto

Souroto is a soft white cheese produced on the Greek island of Folegandros. It is typically made with fresh goat’s or sheep’s milk (or a mixture of both kinds). The texture of the cheese is soft and creamy while the flavors are salty, light, and peppery.

It is often compared to the Mykonian tyrovolia, another variety of soft cheese made from goat’s, sheep’s, and cow’s milk. Souroto is considered to be among the best-known dairy products on the island, and it is traditionally enjoyed as an appetizer or a snack alongside a glass of wine.

It is usually eaten as a table cheese, although it can also be incorporated in traditional cheese pies or sprinkled over salads and pasta dishes (such as the local matsata noodles).