Explore Cheeses

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

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

Brunost

Brunost, or "brown cheese," is a distinctly Norwegian dairy product, often classified as a cheese, though it differs from traditional cheeses. It is made by boiling down the whey of goat's milk, cow's milk, or a combination of both, until …

Country: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
Milk Type: Cow's and goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, whey
Flavor: Caramel, sweet

Raclette

Raclette is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, famous for melting beautifully. It is native to parts of Switzerland and France. The cheese is typically heated, either in front of a fire or by a special machine, then scraped …

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semisoft, smooth
Flavor: Mildly acidic

Fourme de Montbrison

Fourme de Montbrison, similar and related to Fourme d'Ambert, is a blue cheese also from the Auvergne region. It has a slightly firmer texture and a stronger flavor profile than its cousin, with rich, creamy, and earthy notes. It shares …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Dry, slightly rough
Flavor: Mild, refined

Queso de Media Flor de Guía

Queso de Media Flor de Guía is a full-fat or half-fat cheese produced in the same region as Queso de Flor de Guía, using the same milk proportions. However, its curdling process involves at least 50% vegetable rennet, with the …

Milk Type: Sheep (Canary Island breed), with up to 40% cow and 10% goat milk
Texture: Dense, compact, sometimes rubbery or creamy
Flavor: Mildly acidic with slight sharpness

Gaperon

Gaperon, originating from the Auvergne region, is made from cow's milk with added buttermilk and pepper. This gives it a distinctive, slightly tangy flavor with a spicy kick. It has a bulbous shape and a dry, crumbly texture. Gaperon is …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Sharp

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

Comté

Comté is a French cheese made from cow's milk in the Jura region of France. It is one of the most popular AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) cheeses, known for its complex flavors which can include hints of apricot, chocolate, butter, …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's Milk
Texture: Smooth; Semi-hard
Flavor: Nutty, creamy, sweet to meaty, roasted

Laguiole

Laguiole is a semi-hard cheese from the Aubrac region in the Massif Central of France. It is traditionally made from the raw milk of Aubrac and Salers cows. This cheese has a smooth texture and a complex flavor profile, with …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Firm and supple
Flavor: Medium to intense

Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is one of the world's oldest blue-veined cheeses, produced in Northern Italy. It's rich and creamy with a sharp, piquant flavor that varies depending on its age. Gorgonzola can be spicy (Piccante) or sweet (Dolce), with the latter being …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft to crumbly
Flavor: Sweet to savory

Pepper Jack

Pepper Jack cheese is a derivative of Monterey Jack that includes spicy chili peppers, bell peppers, and herbs. This American cheese is known for its mild, creamy texture contrasted with the lively heat of the peppers. It's popular in sandwiches, …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft

Provola dei Nebrodi

Provola dei Nebrodi is a traditional Sicilian cheese made from cow's milk in the Nebrodi mountains. It is a stretched-curd cheese with a smooth, creamy texture and a delicate, buttery flavor. Often smoked over natural woods, Provola dei Nebrodi develops …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's whole milk, sometimes with sheep's and/or goat's milk
Texture: Soft and compact
Flavor: Sweet and slightly sour when fresh, savory and strong when aged

Limburger

Limburger is a well-known cheese originally from the historical Duchy of Limburg, which is now divided among three countries: Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. This cheese is famous for its strong, pungent aroma and soft, creamy texture with a mild, …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Firm to spreadable
Flavor: Meaty, farmyard

Slovenská parenica

Slovenská parenica is a traditional cheese from Slovakia, known for its unique 'S' shape and fibrous texture. It is a steamed, lightly smoked cheese made primarily from sheep's milk, though it can also include cow's milk. The cheese is formed …

Milk Type: Sheep's milk, can include cow's milk
Texture: Elastic, fibrous structure
Flavor: Mild, pleasantly salty

Havarti

Havarti is a semi-soft Danish cheese known for its creamy texture and mild, slightly tangy flavor. It is typically made from cow's milk and is a table cheese that can be sliced, grilled, or melted. Havarti may also be flavored …

Country: Denmark
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-Soft
Flavor: Mild, buttery

Cheddar

Cheddar cheese, perhaps the most famous cheese from England, originated in the village of Cheddar in Somerset. It ranges from mild to extra sharp, with aging times that can extend several years. Cheddar has a firm texture and a deep, …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-Hard
Flavor: Mild to sharp, buttery to brothy and savory

Bleu d'Auvergne

From the volcanic region of Auvergne in central France, Bleu d'Auvergne is a creamy, buttery blue cheese with prominent blue veins. It has a spicy, piquant flavor and a slight grassy aroma. This cheese pairs well with a range of …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Firm and creamy
Flavor: Intense and distinctive blue

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

Queijo São Jorge

Queijo São Jorge is a traditional cheese from the Island of São Jorge in the Azores, Portugal. It is made from raw, whole cow's milk and is known for its firm consistency and yellow color. The cheese can be hard …

Country: Portugal
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Firm consistency, hard or semi-hard
Flavor: Peppery, grassy

Vastedda della Valle del Belice

Vastedda della Valle del Belice is a unique sheep's milk cheese from Sicily, distinctive because it is one of the few stretched-curd sheep cheeses. It is made from raw, whole milk and has a smooth, elastic texture with a mild, …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Raw whole sheep’s milk
Flavor: Lightly sourish but not spicy

Emmental

Emmental is a classic Swiss cheese, known for its large holes and nutty, mild flavor. It is made from cow's milk and has a hard, dense texture. The holes, or "eyes," develop during the fermentation process as a result of …

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard or medium-hard
Flavor: Nutty, sweet

Noord-Hollandse Edammer

Noord-Hollandse Edammer is a traditional Edam cheese made in the Province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It is known for its spherical shape with a flat top and bottom, weighing between

Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Malleable
Flavor: Distinctive taste

Gorgonzola Dolce

Gorgonzola Dolce, or "Sweet Gorgonzola," is the milder form of Gorgonzola cheese, characterized by its soft, spreadable texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It has a creamy consistency with blue veins less pronounced than in Gorgonzola Piccante, making it …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, blue-veined
Flavor: Nutty, sweet

White Leicester

White Leicester, also known as Leicester or Leicestershire cheese, is similar to Red Leicester but lacks the annatto coloring, resulting in a natural pale color. It has a firm texture and a rich, mellow, nutty flavor. This cheese is excellent …

Country: United Kingdom

Cotija

Cotija is a Mexican cheese named after the town of Cotija in Michoacán. It is a dry grating cheese made from cow's milk and is often referred to as the 'Parmesan of Mexico' due to its salty flavor and granular …

Country: Mexico
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Salty, strong

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