Food Encyclopedia

Scamorza

Today this Italian cheese is usually made from whole cow's milk (sometimes mixed with sheep's or goat's milk), though it was originally made only from buffalo milk. It's a pasta filata type of cheese that is basically a very firm, slightly salty mozzarella. Scamorze, which contains about 44 percent milk fat, has a creamy white color and a mild, nutty flavor. It's sold in small ovals or gourd shapes and can sometimes be found smoked. Scamorze can be used in much the same way as mozzarella, generally as a table cheese or in cooking.