Amatrice Pecorino with Hemp Seeds, 14 oz

If you’re looking for the "cool kid" of the dairy world, look no further than the Amatrice Dupe Pecorino with Hemp Seeds. This artisanal sheep’s milk cheese takes the ancient tradition of Italian Pecorino and gives it a modern, slightly rebellious twist. The addition of hemp seeds into the curd adds a fascinating, earthy nuttiness and a subtle "crunch" that makes every bite an adventure.

Don't worry—it’s purely culinary, but it certainly makes for a great talking point at a dinner party! The cheese itself is creamy and slightly sharp, typical of a high-quality Pecorino from the Lazio region, but the hemp seeds ground the flavor with a toasted, cereal-like finish. It’s a superfood cheese (if there ever were such a thing) that appeals to both the health-conscious foodie and the traditionalist looking for a new thrill.

This hemp-infused Pecorino is rustic, bold, and unapologetically unique. It’s the kind of cheese you serve when you want your guests to lean in and say, "Wait, what is in this? It’s amazing!"

The Recipes

Recipe #1: The "Hemp-Heavy" Pesto Pasta

Give your standard pesto a boost by blending fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, and a generous handful of grated Amatrice Dupe Pecorino.

The hemp seeds in the cheese add extra texture to the sauce without needing as many pine nuts.

Toss with trofie or fusilli and serve at your next family reunion for a nutritious Italian dinner that feels special.

Recipe #2: Savory Pecorino & Hemp Seed Scones

Whip up a batch of savory scones using flour, butter, buttermilk, and folded-in chunks of this unique Pecorino.

The seeds provide a lovely texture to the crumb, and the sheep’s milk cheese creates salty, melty pockets.

Serve them warm with plenty of butter during a weekend brunch with the neighbors—they are a guaranteed brunch hit.

The Appetizers

Appetizer #1: Pecorino & Honey Nut Rounds

Place thick triangles of Amatrice Dupe Pecorino on top of a plain oat cracker.

Drizzle with a bit of clover honey to highlight the earthiness of the hemp seeds.

This simple cheese appetizer is a great way to showcase the natural flavors of the sheep's milk.

Appetizer #2: The "Earth & Vine" Board

Create a themed tasting board by pairing this cheese with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and sliced pears.

The hemp seeds echo the flavor of the nuts, making it a very cohesive and "smart" tasting experience for your guests.

Ingredients: Pastuerized milk, salt, hemp seeds, enzymes, rennet

Size: 14 oz

Origin: Italy