Explore Cheeses
Explore cheese varieties from around the world, categorized by texture, milk type, and region.
Muenster
Muenster is an American cheese derived from the Alsatian Munster cheese but milder in flavor. It has a smooth, soft texture and a bright orange rind, typically added to enhance its appearance. Muenster is excellent for melting over dishes like …
Cebreiro
From Galicia, Cebreiro is a traditional Spanish cheese made from cow's milk. It has a unique, conical shape and a soft, creamy texture similar to cottage cheese but firmer. Cebreiro has a mild, slightly lemony flavor, making it a versatile …
Lancashire
Lancashire cheese comes from the county of Lancashire in England. It can be young, creamy, and mild or aged, crumbly, and sharp. This cheese is known for its rich, tangy flavor and moist, crumbly texture, making it ideal for both …
Chabichou du Poitou
Chabichou du Poitou is a goat's milk cheese from the Poitou-Charentes region of France. This small, cylindrical cheese has a smooth, dense texture and a bright, clear flavor with hints of nuts and a slight tanginess. It is aged for …
Anevato
Exclusive to the Grevena and Kozani regions in Greece, Anevato cheese is made from a mix of goat's and sheep's milk. It features a creamy, grainy texture and a slightly sour taste. Anevato is often enjoyed in traditional pies or …
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, …
Queso Garrotxa
Formatge Garrotxa is a traditional goat’s milk cheese from Catalonia, Spain, recognized under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) system. It is made exclusively from whole goat’s milk using the mixed curdling technique. The cheese has a regular cylindrical shape with …
Feta
Feta is a brined <a href="https://anycheese.com/glossary/cheese-curds/" title="Explore our detailed guide on cheese curds">curd</a> white cheese from Greece, made traditionally from sheep's milk, or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. It is crumbly with a slightly grainy texture and …
Brânză de burduf
Brânză de burduf is a traditional Romanian sheep’s milk cheese, known for its strong flavor and soft, spreadable texture. It is typically aged in sheep's stomachs or bark tubes, which gives it a unique, slightly tangy taste. This cheese is …
Coulommiers
Coulommiers is a soft cheese from the Brie region of France, similar to Brie but smaller in size. It has a creamy texture and a mild, buttery flavor that becomes more earthy and complex as it ripens. The cheese is …
Murazzano
Murazzano is an Italian cheese from Piedmont, made from a mixture of sheep's and cow's milk. It's a soft cheese with a creamy texture and a mild, delicate flavor, typically eaten fresh. Murazzano is often enjoyed on its own or …
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. …
Brin d'Amour
Brin d'Amour is a cheese from Corsica, France, made from pasteurized sheep's milk. It has a soft to firm texture and a natural rind. The flavor is earthy with a pronounced milk taste that becomes stronger as it ages. The …
Camembert-Style
Camembert-style cheese is a soft, creamy cheese with a white, bloomy rind. Originating from France, it is made from cow’s milk and is known for its smooth, buttery texture. The flavor is rich and earthy, with a mild, slightly tangy …
Romano
Romano, also known as Pecorino Romano, is a hard, salty Italian cheese made from sheep's milk, originally from the region around Rome. It is known for its sharp, piquant flavor and is most often used grated over pasta dishes, soups, …
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. …
Artisanal Goat Cheese
Artisanal Goat Cheese is a soft cheese made from goat's milk. Its texture is creamy and smooth, making it easy to spread on bread or crackers. The flavor is tangy and slightly tart, characteristic of goat's milk cheeses, with a …
Cantal
Cantal is one of the oldest cheeses from France, originating from the Auvergne region. It comes in two varieties: young Cantal, which is soft and buttery, and aged Cantal, which is more robust and tangy. This firm cheese is similar …
Abbaye de Tamié
Made by Trappist monks in the French Alps, Abbaye de Tamié is a semi-soft cheese with a smooth, creamy texture. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavor, enhanced by a rind that is washed in brine during the aging process. …
Gorgonzola-Style
Gorgonzola-style cheese is a type of blue cheese known for its creamy texture and bold flavor. It typically features a crumbly yet soft consistency with blue-green veins running throughout. The taste is tangy and slightly salty, with a noticeable sharpness …
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 …
Montasio
Montasio is a mountain cheese from northeastern Italy, with a PDO designation. It has a firm texture and can vary in flavor from mild and milky in younger cheeses to richer and more robust in aged varieties. Montasio is often …
Kasseri
Kasseri is a semi-hard cheese made predominantly from sheep's milk, with up to 20% goat's milk allowed. Originating in Greece, it is smooth and pale yellow, known for its elastic texture and mild, buttery flavor with a slight tang. Kasseri …
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>), …
Crescenza
Crescenza, also known as Stracchino, is a soft Italian cheese made from cow's milk. It has a very creamy texture and a mild, delicate flavor. This cheese is typically eaten fresh and is often spread on bread or used as …