Explore Cheeses

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

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

Charolais

Charolais is a goat's milk cheese from Burgundy. It is cylindrical in shape and has a firm, yet creamy texture. As it ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced, developing a complex nuttiness with a slight tang. Charolais is often enjoyed …

Country: France
Milk Type: Goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Acidic, salty, sweet

Chèvre (Goat Cheese)

Chèvre is the French word for goat, and it refers to any cheese made from goat's milk. These cheeses can vary widely in texture from soft and creamy to firm and crumbly. Chèvre flavors range from mild and smooth to …

Country: France
Milk Type: Goat
Texture: Crumbly , Soft
Flavor: Tangy

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

Ricotta

Ricotta is a soft Italian cheese made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses, primarily sheep, cow, goat, or buffalo milk. It has a creamy texture and a mild, sweet flavor, making it versatile for both …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, moist
Flavor: Sweet, slightly creamy

Roncal

Roncal is a hard, sheep's milk cheese from the Roncal Valley in the Navarre region of Spain. It has a firm texture and a rich, buttery flavor with nutty undertones. Aged for several months, Roncal develops a pronounced sharpness and …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard or semihard
Flavor: Well developed, pronounced

Abbaye de Citeaux

Abbaye de Citeaux is a semi-soft cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the Burgundy region of France. It is crafted by monks at the Abbaye de Cîteaux, giving it a traditional and artisanal touch. The cheese has a smooth …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, artisan, brined
Flavor: Acidic, milky, smooth

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

Queso Manchego

Manchego is a PDO-protected cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain, exclusively from the milk of Manchega sheep. It has a firm and compact consistency and a buttery texture, with a distinctive flavor that is well-developed and tangy, …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Compact
Flavor: Slightly acidic

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

Bohinjski sir

Bohinjski sir is a hard cheese from the Bohinj region of Slovenia. Made from cow’s milk, it has a robust, slightly sweet flavor and a compact, dense texture. This cheese is often aged in the mountainous regions, absorbing the rich …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Full-flavored

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

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

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 …

Džiugas

Džiugas is a cheese from Lithuania, recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. It is made from cow's milk that is standardized, pasteurized, and curdled with enzymes. The cheese is produced only from milk obtained during the grazing period, …

Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard but breaks easily; becomes harder and contains more crunchy crystals with age
Flavor: Rich, sweet yet sharp taste

Derby

Derby cheese originates from Derbyshire, England, and is made from cow's milk. It is a semi-firm, ivory-colored cheese that is known for its buttery and mild flavor, with a hint of sweetness. The aroma is gentle, making it an approachable …

Country: England and United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-firm, artisan
Flavor: Buttery, mild, sweet

Asiago

This Italian cheese from the Veneto and Trentino regions comes in two varieties: fresh (Asiago Pressato) and aged (Asiago d'allevo). Fresh Asiago is soft and creamy with a sweet, mild flavor, while the aged version is harder, crumbly, and has …

Country: Italy
Texture: Hard , Semi-Hard

Queso Zamorano

Zamorano is a hard cheese from the Zamora province in Spain, made from sheep's milk. It resembles Manchego but is made using the milk of the Churra and Castellana sheep breeds. Zamorano has a rich, nutty flavor and a slightly …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Firm and compact
Flavor: Intense, nutty, buttery, slightly piquant

Soft-Ripened

Soft-Ripened cheese is a creamy and mild cheese that often comes from France, though it is made in various regions. It has a butter-like texture and a slightly earthy flavor, making it a favorite for those who enjoy gentle-tasting cheeses. …

Brick

Brick cheese, originating from Wisconsin, is a medium-soft cheese known for its slightly sweet and earthy flavor when young, which becomes tangy and pungent as it ages. It has a pale yellow color and a springy texture, making it a …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, smear-ripened
Flavor: Sweet and mild when young, matures into strong, ripe cheese with age

Cheshire

Cheshire is one of the oldest recorded cheeses in British history. It has a crumbly texture and a mild, slightly salty taste. The cheese can be white, red (colored with <a href="https://anycheese.com/glossary/annatto/" title="Annatto: Its Role in Cheesemaking and Culinary Uses">annatto</a>), …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's Milk
Texture: Open, flaky
Flavor: Tangy, savory

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

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

Oka

Oka is a semi-soft, washed-rind cheese from Oka, Quebec, Canada, originally crafted by Trappist monks in 1893. Known for its creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors, Oka cheese has a distinct copper-orange rind and a pungent aroma. Available in various types, …

Country: Canada
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Semi-Soft

Kopanisti

Kopanisti is a pungent, spicy cheese found primarily in the Cycladic islands, particularly Mykonos. It is made from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk and is noted for its strong, peppery and fermented flavor. Its creamy texture makes it excellent for …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Whole raw cow’s, ewe’s, and goat’s milk or mixtures, adapted to the region
Texture: Spreadable
Flavor: Intense salty and peppery

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