Pınar Kashkaval Cheese – 800 g

If white cheese is the star of a Turkish breakfast, kashkaval cheese is the one that does the heavy lifting in the kitchen. This 800g block from Pınar is a smooth, pale yellow cheese with a mild, buttery flavour and a texture that slices thinly, grates easily and melts into long, glossy strings when heated.

What Is Kashkaval?

Known in Turkey as kaşar peyniri, kashkaval is a semi-hard cheese enjoyed right across the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean. It is made by heating and stretching the curd, a technique similar to the one used for Italian provolone, which gives it a slightly elastic body and a beautiful melt. Young kaşar, like this one, is gentle and creamy. Aged versions become firmer, saltier and more pungent.

Pınar's kaşar has been a reliable everyday choice for decades, with a consistent texture that behaves the same way every time you cook with it. It is the kind of cheese Turkish families buy in large blocks because it gets used in so many ways, from breakfast plates to baked dishes.

Why Kashkaval Cheese Melts So Well

Few cheeses behave as well under heat. As a melting cheese, kashkaval turns soft and stretchy without splitting or going greasy, which is exactly what you want on top of pide, inside börek or layered into a hot sandwich. It browns nicely under the grill too, forming a golden crust with a soft layer underneath. Because the flavour is mild, it also lets other ingredients shine, so the spices in sucuk or the sweetness of roasted peppers still come through clearly.

How to Use It

The Café Classic

No Turkish café menu is complete without tost. To make a proper Turkish toast, butter two slices of bread on the outside, fill generously with grated kashkaval, add a few slices of sucuk if you like, and press in a sandwich toaster until crisp and golden. Cut diagonally and serve with a glass of tea or a cold ayran.

On the Breakfast Table

Serve thin slices alongside white cheese, olives, tomatoes and cucumber. Its mild flavour contrasts nicely with saltier cheeses and works well with honey or jam for anyone who likes a sweet and savoury mix.

In Baking and Cooking

• Grate over kıymalı pide or lahmacun just before baking.
• Mix with parsley as a filling for börek or gözleme.
• Melt over baked aubergine, meatballs or pasta bakes.
• Add to omelettes, menemen or scrambled eggs.
• Cube for a quick meze board with crackers and fruit.

Storage Tips

Keep refrigerated. Once opened, wrap the cut surface tightly in cling film or store it in an airtight container to stop it drying out. A large block like this freezes well if grated first, so you can portion it for future toasties. Always follow the date on the pack. Contains milk.

Buy Kashkaval Cheese Online

The 800g size is great value for families and keen home cooks. Robin Food delivers across the UK, with same-day delivery available in many parts of London. For the perfect toastie, add our sliced sucuk, and for a full breakfast spread, try Turkish white cheese and a jar of Gemlik olives.