Tresse cheese facts for kids

Tresse cheese, also known as jibneh mshallaleh, is a special type of string cheese that comes from Syria. It's a delicious cheese that you can eat on its own or use in tasty pastries.

This cheese is usually mixed with a spice called mahleb. Sometimes, other seeds like nigella sativa (which is also called black cumin), anise, or caraway seeds are added too. After it's made, the cheese is soaked in salty water called brine for a few weeks. This helps it get its unique flavor before it's braided into its final shape.

Tresse cheese is a "fine white semi-soft smooth and springy cheese." It's a bit like mozzarella and has a "nutty" smell. Traditionally, it's made from cow's milk, but you can also find versions made with sheep or goat milk. If you're looking for a cheese similar to Mexican Oaxaqueno cheese, Tresse cheese can be a great substitute!

History of Tresse Cheese

Many people believe that Tresse cheese first came from Armenia, where it was known as majdouleh. From there, it traveled to the city of Aleppo in Syria, becoming a popular cheese in the region.

Where to Find Tresse Cheese

Tresse cheese is popular in the Middle East, but you can also find it in other parts of the world. For example, in Canada, a company called Fromagerie Marie Kade makes its own versions of this cheese in Boisbriand, Quebec.