Chilli Caciotta

Chilli caciotta (Caciotta al peperoncino) is a variation of caciotta cheese that contains chilli peppers, adding a spicy kick to the cheese. The base ingredients for chilli caciotta include cow's milk or a mixture of cow's and sheep's milk, rennet, and chilli peppers. Similar to traditional caciotta, chilli caciotta is a semi-soft cheese. The texture can vary from creamy to slightly crumbly, depending on the ageing period. Caciotta has many variations, such as: