If you like your cheese with a bit of an "attitude," the Rustico Black Pepper Wheel is for you. This is a semi-soft, young Italian-style cheese that has been heavily studded with whole and cracked black peppercorns. The cheese itself is mild and creamy, acting as the perfect "cool" backdrop for the spicy, floral heat of the pepper. It is the best "morning-after" cheese—fantastic for waking up your palate. It’s a bold, zesty choice for a host who wants to move away from the "same old" mild cheeses and offer something with a bit of a bite. The Recipes Recipe #1: The "Zesty" Black Pepper Burger Melt a thick slab of Rustico Black Pepper over a grilled burger. The peppercorns in the cheese provide a built-in seasoning that cuts through the richness of the beef. A top-tier BBQ favorite for friends. Recipe #2: Peppery Cacio e Pepe Style Mac Shred the Rustico Black Pepper into a simple butter and pasta water sauce. The cheese provides the creaminess and the pepper hit all in one. A quick, sophisticated dinner for a busy weeknight. The Appetizers Appetizer #1: Pepper & Pear Skewers Thread a cube of Rustico Black Pepper with a slice of sweet Bosc pear. The sugar-and-spice contrast is a sophisticated way to start a dinner party. Appetizer #2: The "Peppery" Cracker Stack Top a water cracker with the cheese and a dollop of apricot preserves. The sweet-and-spicy trio is an addictive party bite for cocktail hour. Ingredients: Pasteurized Sheep’s Milk, Rennet, Salt, Black Pepper. Size: 4 lb. Average Origin: Product of Italy
