The AnyCheese Holiday Gift Guide

Crumbly Cheeses

Exploring crumbly cheeses, known for their distinct texture and production methods.

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Blue

Blue cheese is any cheese made with edible mold cultures that form blue-green spots and veins through the paste. It ranges from mild and slightly sweet to salty and sharp, and from almost liquid to hard.

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow, Sheep, Goat
Texture: Creamy , Crumbly , Granular , Soft
Flavor: Sharp, Tangy, Savory, Salty, Pungent

Chèvre (Goat Cheese)

Chèvre is the French name for cheese made from goat's milk. The classic French style is soft and creamy under a light colored rind, tart from the fatty acids in goat milk, and is sometimes served hot as chèvre chaud.

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

Chèvre Log

A goat cheese log is a smooth, creamy cheese made from goat's milk, shaped into a cylindrical form. It has a tangy, slightly tart flavor with a velvety texture that softens as it warms. Often served fresh, it pairs well …

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

Bandel

Bandel is a fresh, salted cow's milk cheese from Bandel in eastern India, introduced by the Portuguese around 500 years ago. It is sold in small circular flats, plain or smoked, and known for its dry, crumbly body and smoky …

Country: India
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Crumbly
Flavor: Mild and slightly salty

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