Explore Cheeses

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

Gamonedo

Gamonedo is a blue cheese from the Asturias region in northern Spain. It is unique due to its dual-smoking and blue-mold maturation process, giving it a distinct smoky flavor with spicy blue veins. The cheese is typically aged for several …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Raw cow’s, sheep’s, and goat’s milk, or any combination. Breeds: Friesian, Asturiana de los Valles, etc.
Flavor: Buttery, slightly nutty

Quark

Quark is a fresh dairy product, similar to cottage cheese but smoother and creamier. It is made by warming soured milk until the desired degree of denaturation of milk proteins is met, and then straining it. Quark can be used …

Country: Australia, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden and United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, nonaged, unsalted
Flavor: Mild, slightly milky

Chevrotin

Chevrotin is an artisanal goat's milk cheese from the Alpine regions of France. It is similar to Reblochon but made exclusively from goat's milk. Chevrotin has a washed rind and a supple, creamy texture with a slightly nutty and earthy …

Country: France
Milk Type: Goat's Milk
Texture: Soft, unctuous
Flavor: Mild, Caprine

Mozzarella

Mozzarella is a soft, white cheese originally from Southern Italy. Traditionally made from water buffalo milk (mozzarella di bufala), it's also commonly produced from cow's milk (fior di latte). Mozzarella is famous for its mild, milky flavor and stretchy texture, …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, creamy
Flavor: Mild, milky

Fontina-Style

Fontina-Style cheese is a semi-soft cheese known for its creamy texture and mild, nutty flavor. It draws inspiration from traditional Italian Fontina but is often made in various regions outside Italy. The cheese has a pale yellow interior with a …

Škripavac

Škripavac is a fresh, soft cheese from Croatia, known for its squeaky texture when chewed, similar to fresh curds. It is made from cow's milk and is typically consumed young. This cheese has a mild, milky flavor, making it a …

Country: Croatia
Milk Type: Raw cow’s milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Mildly sweet, a little salty

Nostrano Valtrompia

Nostrano Valtrompia is a cheese produced in the Valtrompia valley in Lombardy, Italy. It is made from cow's milk and has a hard texture with a rich, nutty flavor. Typically aged for several months, Nostrano Valtrompia is ideal for grating …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk (90% Brown Swiss), up to 10% other breeds or hybrids
Texture: Very hard

Queijo Rabaçal

Queijo Rabaçal is a traditional cheese from Portugal. It is made from a blend of ewe's and goat's milk. The cheese is known for its semi-hard to hard texture and dull white color. It may have a few small irregular …

Milk Type: Sheep's and goat's milk
Texture: Semi-hard to hard
Flavor: Not Specified

Fiore Sardo

Fiore Sardo is a firm, smoked sheep's milk cheese from Sardinia. It has a rugged texture and a rich, savory flavor, which is enhanced by the smoking process. Traditionally made by shepherds, Fiore Sardo is aged for at least three …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Spicy, herbaceous

Sainte-Maure de Touraine

Sainte-Maure de Touraine is a goat cheese from the Loire Valley of France. It is easily recognizable by its long, cylindrical shape and a small straw running through its center, which helps maintain the shape and distribute moisture. The cheese …

Country: France
Milk Type: Goat’s milk
Texture: Semi-soft

Vacherin Mont-d'Or

Vacherin Mont d'Or is a seasonal, soft cheese made from cow's milk in the Jura region of Switzerland. It is traditionally sold in wooden boxes and often enjoyed warm (baked in its container), which turns it into a creamy, decadent …

Country: Switzerland

Parmesan

Parmesan, often referred to by its Italian name, Parmigiano-Reggiano, is a hard, granular cheese known for its rich flavor and grainy texture. Made from cow's milk, it's aged for a minimum of 12 months, often much longer, to develop its …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Salty, savory

Ricotta Salata

Ricotta Salata is a pressed, salted, dried, and aged version of ricotta, which turns it into a firm, crumbly cheese with a mild, milky flavor and a slightly salty bite. It's frequently grated over pasta, salads, or used in cooked …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, whey

Arzúa-Ulloa

From the lush pastures of Galicia, Spain, Arzúa-Ulloa is crafted from the milk of local cows. This soft, creamy cheese has a mild, slightly salty taste and a smooth, supple texture, making it excellent for melting. It is often used …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Cow's milk (raw or pasteurized)
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Slightly salty and pleasantly acidic, buttery and milky with nutty notes

Swaledale

Swaledale Cheese is a full-fat hard cheese made from cow’s milk in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. It has a cylindrical shape, a creamy off-white color, and a soft crumbly texture. The cheese is either coated with a greenish-blue-grey mold or sealed …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Hard, soft crumbly

Cancoillotte

Cancoillotte is made from cow's milk in the Franche-Comté region of France. This cheese is usually sold in a semi-liquid form and has a smooth, velvety texture with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. It can be enjoyed warm or cold, …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Smooth, creamy
Flavor: Varies

Triple Crème

Triple Crème cheese is a rich and indulgent variety that originated in France, though it's now made in various regions worldwide. It has a high fat content, typically above 75% in the dry matter, making it exceptionally creamy and buttery. …

Fontal

Fontal is a semi-soft Italian cheese made from cow's milk. It has a creamy texture and a mild, somewhat sweet flavor, making it a popular choice for cooking and snacking. Fontal melts well, making it ideal for fondues, grilled cheese …

Country: Italy

Caciocavallo

Caciocavallo is a traditional Italian cheese made primarily from cow's milk, although some versions use sheep's milk. It has a distinctive teardrop shape and a smooth, golden rind. This semi-hard cheese is aged for two to six months and has …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Firm to semihard, chewy to crumbly
Flavor: Slightly sweet to sharp, piquant, complex

Queso Fresco

Queso Fresco is a Mexican cheese made from cow's milk or a combination of cow and goat milk. It is soft, moist, and crumbly with a mild, slightly tangy flavor. Commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines, it is great …

Country: Mexico
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Soft, crumbly
Flavor: Mild, Tangy

Camembert de Normandie

Camembert de Normandie is an AOC-designated cheese from Normandy, considered the original and highest quality Camembert. Made from raw cow's milk, this cheese offers a deep, earthy flavor and a creamy, lush texture. It is characterized by its white, bloomy …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Young: Narrow unripe core; Aged: Homogeneous, sticky
Flavor: Young: Lactic, tangy, sweet; Aged: Pungent, mushroom, garlic

Cambozola

Cambozola is a German cheese that combines the creamy texture of Camembert with the sharpness of Gorgonzola blue. This soft cheese is known for its rich, mild flavor punctuated by veins of blue mold that add a piquant contrast. It's …

Country: Germany
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, soft-ripened

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

Wagashi

Wagashi is a West African cheese made primarily from cow's milk, though goat's milk can also be used. It is a soft, fresh cheese with a spongy texture and a mild, slightly sour taste. Wagashi is often fried or grilled, …

Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Compact

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