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Catupiry

Soft spreadable cream cheese used in coxinhas, pizza and chicken pies

Brazil Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Created in 1911 at Lambari in Minas Gerais by Italian immigrants Mario and Isaira Silvestrini; the name is Tupi-Guarani for excellent.

Frequently asked questions

What is Catupiry?

Catupiry is a cheese & dairy from Brazil: soft spreadable cream cheese used in coxinhas, pizza and chicken pies. Created in 1911 at Lambari in Minas Gerais by Italian immigrants Mario and Isaira Silvestrini; the name is Tupi-Guarani for excellent.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

fermented

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