Explore Cheeses

Explore cheese varieties from around the world, categorized by texture, milk type, and region.

Stracchino

Stracchino, also known as Crescenza, is a soft Italian cheese from the Lombardy region. Made from cow's milk, it has a creamy, spreadable texture with a mild, delicate flavor. Stracchino is typically eaten fresh and is popular as a filling …

Country: Italy
Texture: Soft

Queso de Acehúche

Queso de Acehúche is a traditional Spanish cheese made exclusively from raw goat’s milk from Murciana-Granadina, Florida, Malagueña, Retinta, and Verata breeds. It is produced in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, using enzymatic coagulation and matures for at least 40 …

Milk Type: Goat
Texture: Semi-hard, elastic, slightly moist
Flavor: Low saltiness, moderate acidity, low bitterness, low pungency, more pronounced in aged cheeses

Feta

Feta is a brined <a href="https://anycheese.com/glossary/cheese-curds/" title="Explore our detailed guide on cheese curds">curd</a> white cheese from Greece, made traditionally from sheep's milk, or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. It is crumbly with a slightly grainy texture and …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Goat's and sheep's milk
Texture: Soft, white, aged in brine
Flavor: Sharp to mild

Dorset Blue Cheese

Dorset Blue Cheese is a lightly pressed, firm-textured blue cheese made in Dorset, England. It has a uniform color with irregular blue-green veining and a rough, dry brown mold coating. The cheese has a piquant, peppery flavor that ranges from …

Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Firm
Flavor: Piquant, peppery, mild to strong

Livarot

Livarot is a strong-smelling, washed-rind cheese from Normandy. It is nicknamed "The Colonel" because of the five strips of raffia that encircle the cheese, similar to the stripes on a French army colonel's uniform. This cheese has a spicy, pungent …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Chewy, Melts in the mouth
Flavor: Pungent

Roquefort

Roquefort is a famous blue cheese from the south of France, made from sheep's milk. It is known for its strong, tangy flavor and moist, crumbly texture. The cheese is ripened in the natural Combalou caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, where it …

Country: France
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Moist, very creamy
Flavor: Mild to strong

Gouda

Gouda is a famous Dutch cheese named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands. It is typically made from cow's milk and aged to develop a rich, caramel-like sweetness with a smooth, firm texture. Young Gouda is mild and …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-Hard
Flavor: Sweet to nutty

Mahón-Menorca

Mahón-Menorca is a cow's milk cheese from the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. It has a square shape with rounded edges and is known for its orange rind and soft to hard texture depending on age. The flavor …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Friesian, Menorcan, Brown Alpine cow’s milk, some ewe’s milk (max 5%)
Texture: Firm
Flavor: Salty and spicy

Queso de Flor de Guía

Queso de Flor de Guía is a full-fat or half-fat cheese from Spain, specifically produced in Gáldar, Moya, and Santa María de Guía in Gran Canaria. It is made primarily from Canary Island sheep’s milk, with up to 40% Canary …

Milk Type: Sheep (Canary Island breed), with up to 40% cow and 10% goat milk
Texture: Dense, compact, pasty
Flavor: Aromatic, acidic, and bitter

Selles-sur-Cher

Selles-sur-Cher is a French goat cheese from the Centre-Val de Loire region. It features a distinctive ash-covered rind and a firm yet creamy texture. The cheese has a subtle nutty flavor with a hint of tanginess. As it matures, the …

Country: France
Milk Type: Whole goat’s milk
Texture: Fine and firm
Flavor: Fresh, hazelnut

Traditional Welsh Caerphilly

Traditional Welsh Caerphilly is a hard cheese made in Wales from locally sourced cow’s milk. It can be produced using raw or pasteurized milk and either organic or non-organic methods. The cheese has a mild, slightly lemony taste when young …

Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Mild, slightly lemony when young, fuller but still mild when aged

Caerphilly

Caerphilly is a traditional Welsh cheese made from cow's milk. It is a crumbly, white cheese with a mild taste that sometimes carries a slightly tangy note. Caerphilly is typically aged for a short period, which contributes to its moist …

Country: United Kingdom and Wales
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Tri-layered: Brie-like to dense core
Flavor: Earthy, barnyard, lemony

Graviera Naxou

Graviera Naxou, from the island of Naxos, is another variety of Graviera cheese in Greece, known for its rich, buttery flavor and semi-hard texture. Made from cow's milk, or a mix of cow’s, sheep’s, and goat’s milk, it is aged …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Predominantly cow's milk, sheep’s or goat’s milk (up to 20%)
Texture: Elastic

Mascarpone

Mascarpone is a creamy, soft Italian cheese made from cream, coagulated by the addition of citric acid or acetic acid. It has a very rich, buttery texture and a slightly sweet taste. Mascarpone is a key ingredient in desserts like …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Buttery to slightly tangy

Leerdammer

Leerdammer is a semi-hard cheese from the Netherlands, known for its sweet, nutty flavor and large holes, similar to Swiss cheeses. It has a creamy, smooth texture and a mild, slightly buttery taste. Leerdammer is popular in sandwiches and salads …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild, nutty, sweet

Burrata

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese, similar to mozzarella but with a creamy interior that oozes out when cut open. Made from cow's milk, the outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, creamy
Flavor: Mild, lactic

Silter

Silter is a traditional cheese from Italy, specifically produced in the mountainous regions of the Province of Brescia. It is a cylindrical cheese with a diameter of 34-40 cm and a weight of 10-16 kg after maturing. The cheese has …

Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Firm, crumbly, not very springy, with small to medium-sized eyes
Flavor: Mild, without bitterness; full-bodied and/or strong notes in very mature cheeses

Robiola di Roccaverano

Robiola di Roccaverano is a PDO cheese from Piedmont, specifically the Roccaverano area, made exclusively from goat's milk or a blend including cow's and sheep's milk. It has a creamy texture and a fresh, mildly acidic flavor, and can be …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Goat's milk, or goat's and ewe's/cow's milk
Texture: Soft, rubbery, soluble; Crumbly (for affinato)
Flavor: Acidic, savory

Bleu de Gex

Bleu de Gex, also known as Bleu du Haut-Jura or Gex, is a mild, creamy blue cheese from the Jura region on the border between France and Switzerland. It has subtle blue veining and a nutty, slightly earthy flavor. Bleu …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Creamy
Flavor: Mild, with a hint of mushroom

Abbaye de Tamié

Made by Trappist monks in the French Alps, Abbaye de Tamié is a semi-soft cheese with a smooth, creamy texture. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavor, enhanced by a rind that is washed in brine during the aging process. …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Nutty, milky, delicate to strong with age

Brânză de burduf

Brânză de burduf is a traditional Romanian sheep’s milk cheese, known for its strong flavor and soft, spreadable texture. It is typically aged in sheep's stomachs or bark tubes, which gives it a unique, slightly tangy taste. This cheese is …

Country: Romania
Milk Type: Sheep's milk (Turcana and Tiggae sheep)
Texture: Soft to firm and slightly flaky
Flavor: Spicy, sharp

Paški Sir

Paški Sir is a hard sheep's milk cheese from the island of Pag in Croatia. Known for its distinct salty flavor, it's influenced by the salty winds and sparse vegetation on which the island's sheep graze. Paški Sir has a …

Country: Croatia
Milk Type: Sheep’s milk
Texture: Slightly elastic, granular
Flavor: Salty, savory, tangy

Colby-Jack

Colby-Jack, or Co-jack, is a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses. It features a marbled mix of orange and white cheese, combining the mild flavor of Colby with the creamy texture of Monterey Jack. This cheese is particularly popular …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, processed

Brie de Meaux

Brie de Meaux is a variety of Brie that is considered one of the finest cheeses in the world, holding AOC designation. It features a more complex flavor profile than regular Brie, including a rich, creamy interior with flavors of …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Cream, butter, hazelnuts

Toma Piemontese

Toma Piemontese is a specific type of Toma from the Piedmont region, with a PDO status. It has a more defined character, ranging from mild and creamy when young to firmer and more flavorful with age. It’s excellent for eating …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Elastic / Consistent
Flavor: Mild, sweet / Savory, salty

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