Hellenic Farms Sweet Red Pepper & Graviera Cheese Spread — PDO Cretan Graviera | Greek Mezze Dip, 7 oz

Sweet Red Pepper & Graviera Cheese Spread

Hellenic Farms · PDO Cretan Graviera · Sweet Red Pepper · Ready to Spread · 7 oz

Two of Greece's most celebrated ingredients — sweet red pepper and PDO Graviera cheese — combined into a single, deeply flavorful spread. Hellenic Farms blends the natural sweetness of roasted red pepper with the nutty, caramelized richness of Cretan Graviera to create something simultaneously familiar and entirely its own: a spread that works on bread, with crackers, as a dip, or as a sauce base.

This is the kind of product that disappears from a cheese board before anything else. Bold enough to stand on its own, versatile enough to enhance almost anything.

What's Inside

• PDO Cretan Graviera — Greece's premier hard cheese, made from sheep's and goat's milk, aged to develop its characteristic nutty sweetness. The PDO designation guarantees authentic Cretan origin and traditional production methods.
• Sweet Red Pepper — roasted and blended for natural sweetness and depth, balancing the richness of the Graviera
• No artificial flavors or preservatives — clean, authentic Greek ingredients

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet roasted pepper with warm, nutty cheese
Taste: Rich and savory — the sweetness of red pepper balanced by the caramelized nuttiness of aged Graviera
Finish: Warm and satisfying — complex without being heavy
Texture: Smooth and spreadable, with visible pepper pieces

How to Use

• Bread & crackers — spread generously on crusty bread, sourdough, or artisan crackers for an instant Greek-inspired snack
• Mezze boards — serve alongside olives, feta, and cured meats as part of a Mediterranean spread
• Pasta sauce — stir a spoonful into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water for a quick, creamy red pepper sauce
• Stuffed vegetables — use as a filling for stuffed mushrooms, mini peppers, or zucchini boats
• Grilled meats — serve as a condiment alongside grilled chicken, lamb, or pork
• Eggs — stir into scrambled eggs or spoon over a fried egg for a rich, savory breakfast

Quick Specs

• Size: 7 oz (200g)
• Producer: Hellenic Farms — certified 100% Woman Owned Business, founded by Vivianna Karamanis, 2013
• Origin: Greece
• Cheese: PDO Cretan Graviera — sheep's & goat's milk, traditionally aged
• Preservatives: None

About Hellenic Farms

Hellenic Farms was founded in 2013 by Vivianna Karamanis — a Greek-American whose grandparents were Mastic farmers from Chios. Vivianna left New York for Greece to source and bring authentic Greek products to a US market where real Greek gourmet was hard to find. Certified 100% Woman Owned Business. Every product is done and grown in Greece. Stocked in Whole Foods and fine grocery stores across the US.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is PDO Cretan Graviera?
  Graviera is Greece's most beloved hard cheese — a firm, aged cheese made from sheep's and goat's milk with a nutty, sweet, caramelized flavor. The PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) designation for Cretan Graviera guarantees it is produced in Crete using traditional methods and authentic local milk.
• Is it spicy?
  No — this spread uses sweet red pepper, not hot pepper. The flavor is rich and savory with natural sweetness, no heat.
• How long does it keep after opening?
  Refrigerate after opening and consume within 5–7 days.
• Can I cook with it?
  Yes — it works well stirred into pasta, used as a pizza topping, or as a filling for baked dishes. The cheese and pepper flavors hold up well to gentle heat.