Explore Cheeses
Explore cheese varieties from around the world, categorized by texture, milk type, and region.
Queijo de Azeitão
Queijo de Azeitão is a traditional cheese from Portugal, specifically produced in the Palmela, Setúbal, and Sesimbra councils. It is a matured cheese made from raw sheep's milk, cardoon preparation, and salt. The cheese has a distinctive shape, being a …
Bryndza Podhalańska
Bryndza Podhalańska is a traditional cheese from Poland. It is a soft, rennin cheese with a strong, salty, or slightly sour taste. The cheese is produced from May to September in the Podhale region, which includes the Nowotarski and Tatrzański …
Queijo de Cabra Transmontano
Queijo de Cabra Transmontano is a traditional Portuguese cheese made from raw goat's milk. It is produced in the Trás-os-Montes region, specifically in parts of the Bragança and Vila Real districts. The cheese is known for its semi-hard to extra-hard …
Brie
Brie is a soft cheese named after the French region from which it originated. It’s famous for its creamy interior and edible white rind. Brie has a rich, buttery flavor with hints of mushrooms and almonds. It’s often served at …
Pecorino
Pecorino is a term for Italian cheeses made from sheep's milk. The most well-known varieties include Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Toscano, and Pecorino Sardo, each named after their region of origin. These cheeses vary in texture from soft and buttery to …
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 …
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 …
Tête de Moine
Tête de Moine, meaning "monk’s head," is a Swiss cheese made from cow's milk. It is traditionally shaved into rosette-shaped slices using a <a href="https://anycheese.com/glossary/girolle/" title="Learn All About The Girolle (Cheese Curler)">girolle</a>. The cheese has a firm texture and a …
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 …
Aged Cheddar
Aged Cheddar is a hard cheese originating from England, known for its sharp, tangy flavor and firm texture. As it matures, usually over a period of 12 to 24 months, the cheese develops a crumbly consistency and rich taste that …
Yorkshire Wensleydale
Yorkshire Wensleydale is a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) cheese made in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. It is traditionally crafted from cow’s milk and can be made using raw or pasteurized milk. The cheese is known for its firm yet slightly crumbly …
Stilton
Stilton is one of the best-known British blue cheeses, traditionally made in two varieties: blue and white. Blue Stilton is creamy and crumbly with a distinctively sharp, rich flavor produced by the blue veins. White Stilton, less common, is the …
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 …
Slovenský oštiepok
Slovenský oštiepok is a traditional cheese from Slovakia. It is a half-fat, semi-hard cheese that can be either steamed or unsteamed, and smoked or unsmoked. The cheese is made from sheep's milk, a mixture of sheep's and cow's milk, or …
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 …
Fourme d'Ambert
Fourme d'Ambert is one of France's oldest blue cheeses, from the Auvergne region. It has a cylindrical shape with a creamy, smooth texture and a mild, fruity blue flavor. Less intense than other blue cheeses, Fourme d'Ambert is known for …
Crème Fraîche
Crème Fraîche is a soured cream from France, characterized by its rich, velvety texture and nutty, tangy flavor. It is similar to sour cream but thicker and less sour. Crème Fraîche is versatile in the kitchen, used in both sweet …
Neufchâtel
Neufchâtel is one of France’s oldest cheeses, dating back to the 6th century. Originating from Normandy, this soft, slightly crumbly cheese is made from cow's milk and is similar to Camembert but heart-shaped with a soft, velvety rind. It has …
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 …
Queso Ibores
Queso Ibores is a full-fat goat’s milk cheese from the province of Cáceres, Spain. It is made exclusively from raw milk of Serrana, Verata, and Retinta goats, which graze on the Mediterranean pastures of the Ibores region. The cheese has …
Pont-l'Évêque
Pont-l'Évêque is a French cheese from Normandy, known for its square shape and washed rind, which gives it a strong aroma. Despite its pungent smell, the cheese has a creamy, smooth texture and a rich, buttery flavor with slight tangy …
Oscypek
Oscypek is a traditional smoked cheese from the Tatra Mountains of Poland. Made from sheep's milk, this cheese has a distinctive spindle shape, with intricate patterns pressed into its surface. It has a firm, slightly chewy texture and a smoky, …
Castelmagno
Castelmagno is a renowned Italian blue cheese from Piedmont. It is made primarily from cow's milk with occasional small additions of sheep's or goat's milk. This cheese has a grainy texture and an intense, sharp flavor. Castelmagno is often used …
Havarti-Style
Havarti-Style cheese is a semi-soft cheese known for its smooth and creamy texture. Originating from Denmark, this cheese has a mild and buttery flavor with a hint of tanginess. It often has small, irregular holes throughout its body, giving it …
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 …