Squacquerone. All together now: skwa-kweh-ROW-nay. The pronunciation may seem challenging, but the taste of this creamy Italian cheese is apparent at first bite. Fresh, sweet, and tangy with a soft texture and pearly white hue, squacquerone cheese is an emblem of Emilia-Romagna.
This PDO cow’s milk cheese undergoes a four-day maturation and has been enjoyed since Roman times. Its delicate aroma and sweet flavor make it an excellent filling for piadina, the local flatbread, as well as a delightful ingredient for countless other preparations, from risotto to desserts.
Should you find yourself trying to fend off a late-night craving for cheesecake, throw some raspberries atop a luscious bowlful of squacquerone for a satisfying no-bake treat.
Photography Riccardo Lettieri
Styling Beatrice Prada