Explore Cheeses

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

Danish Blue

Danish Blue, or Danablu, is a strong, blue-veined cheese made from cow's milk. It has a creamy, slightly moist texture and a sharp, salty flavor typical of blue cheeses. Danish Blue is often used in dressings, as well as on …

Country: Denmark
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Semi-soft, Blue-veined
Flavor: Salty, tangy

Valtellina Casera

Valtellina Casera is a semi-hard, PDO-certified Italian cheese from the Lombardy region, specifically the Valtellina valley. Made from partially skimmed cow's milk, it is aged for at least 70 days, developing a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It is …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Semihard
Flavor: Milk to hay and nutty

Caciotta

Caciotta is a soft to semi-hard cheese made from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk, or a combination of these. It is typically aged for a few weeks, resulting in a mild and creamy flavor. Caciotta can be infused with various …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, artisan
Flavor: Mild

Robiola

Robiola is a soft, creamy cheese from the Piedmont region, made from any combination of cow's, goat's, and sheep's milk. It has a smooth, slightly tangy taste that varies subtly based on the milk used and the aging process. Robiola …

Country: Italy

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

Canestrato di Moliterno

Canestrato di Moliterno is an Italian cheese from Basilicata, particularly noted for its firm texture and sharp, piquant flavor. It is made from a mix of sheep's and goat's milk and is aged in wicker baskets, which imprint a distinctive …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: 70–90% goat's, 10–30% sheep's
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Varies

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

Cacioricotta

Cacioricotta is a traditional cheese from the southern regions of Italy, particularly popular in Puglia and Campania. It can be made from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk and has characteristics of both ricotta and aged cheese, hence its name. It …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Goat's, occasionally Sheep's and Cow's mix
Flavor: Sweet to salty, spicy

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

Urdă

Urdă, also found in Romania and other Balkan countries, is a fresh cheese made from whey, with the addition of milk and cream. It has a soft, crumbly texture and a mild, sweet flavor. Urdă is often used in desserts …

Country: Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Creamy, delicate
Flavor: High quality

Aged Goat Cheese

Aged Goat Cheese is made from goat's milk and is known for its firm texture and crumbly consistency. It typically has a sharp, tangy flavor with a hint of nuttiness. The aging process intensifies its taste, giving it a slightly …

Milk Type: Goat

Époisses

Époisses is a strongly flavored, washed-rind cheese from Burgundy, made from cow's milk. It is known for its creamy texture and rich, intense flavor with hints of barnyard and bacon. The rind is washed with Marc de Bourgogne brandy during …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's Milk
Texture: Soft and creamy
Flavor: Subtle, fruity, distinctive, balanced

Queso de Murcia al vino

Queso de Murcia al Vino is a fatty, pressed cheese made from pasteurized Murcian goat’s milk in the Murcia region of Spain. It has a firm, elastic texture and a smooth, maroon-violet rind, which is developed by bathing the cheese …

Milk Type: Goat’s milk
Texture: Firm, elastic, uniform, creamy, unctuous
Flavor: Low-to-medium intensity, persistent

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

Gruyère

Gruyère is a famous Swiss hard cheese, known for its rich, creamy, slightly nutty flavor. It is typically aged for six months or more and has a dense, slightly grainy texture. Gruyère is a staple in <a href="https://anycheese.com/glossary/fondue/" title="Learn All …

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Dense, moister
Flavor: Nutty, complex

Sbrinz

Sbrinz is a hard, aged Swiss cheese, often considered one of the oldest cheeses in Europe. Made from cow's milk, it is typically aged for 18 months or longer, developing a granular texture and a rich, salty flavor that is …

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Unique
Flavor: Unique

Caciocavallo Podolico

Caciocavallo Podolico is made from the milk of the Podolica cow, a breed native to southern Italy. This rare and valuable cheese is known for its rich, intense flavors, which include hints of wild berries, herbs, and a smoky undertone. …

Milk Type: Podolica cow’s milk
Texture: Firm, basically fibrous
Flavor: Savory, herbaceous, intense

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

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

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

Bread Cheese

Bread Cheese, or Juustoleipä, is a Finnish baked cheese that has a springy, squeaky texture. This cheese is traditionally made from cow's milk and heated until the sugars caramelize, giving it a browned, crusty exterior. It has a mild, buttery …

Country: Finland

Colby

Colby is an American cheese that originated in Colby, Wisconsin. It is similar to cheddar but is softer, moister, and milder in flavor. Colby is made from cow's milk and has a slightly elastic texture with a creamy, mild flavor …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Slightly curdy, softer
Flavor: Mild, milky

Colonial

Colonial cheese is a traditional Brazilian cheese known for its semi-hard texture and mild flavor. It is often compared to European cheeses like Gouda or Edam due to its smooth, creamy consistency. The cheese has a pale yellow color and …

Country: Brazil

Raschera

Raschera is an Italian semi-soft cheese from the Piedmont region. It is a PDO cheese made from cow’s milk, or a mixture of cow, sheep, and goat milk. It has a slightly crumbly texture and a fresh, milky flavor with …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: White or ivory with small and sparse eyes, elastic, and consistent
Flavor: Fresh and delicate in fresher cheeses, spicy, savory, and persistent in aged cheeses

Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop

Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop is a hard cheese made in the parish of Dunlop, Scotland, using milk from Ayrshire cows. It has a natural pale yellow color and a smooth, close surface that feels moist when cut. The cheese develops a …

Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Mild and nutty when young, develops creamier, stronger nutty flavors with age

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