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Cow Milk Cheeses from England

Discover cheeses made from cow milk in England, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Cheddar

Cheddar is a relatively hard, off-white to orange cow's milk cheese from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, South West England. The name is not protected, so it is made worldwide, and it is the UK's most popular cheese at …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-Hard
Flavor: Mild to sharp, buttery to brothy and savory

Stilton

Stilton is an English cheese made in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, in a blue version and a white one. The blue kind gets its veins from Penicillium roqueforti. Both hold PDO status, so no cheese made elsewhere can use the …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, blue-veined
Flavor: Spicy, strong

Double Gloucester

Double Gloucester is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese made in Gloucestershire, England, since the 16th century. It ages longer than Single Gloucester, giving it a stronger, more savoury flavour, and it is the cheese sent rolling down Cooper's Hill each …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Smooth, tangy

Gloucester

Gloucester is a traditional semi-hard cheese made in Gloucestershire, England since the 16th century, in two forms. Single Gloucester is crumbly, light and low in fat; Double Gloucester ages longer and tastes stronger and more savoury.

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Mild

Ogleshield

Ogleshield is an English cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk. It has a semi-soft, artisan texture and is known for its fruity and sweet flavor profile. The cheese has a creamy color and features a washed rind, which contributes to …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, artisan
Flavor: Fruity, sweet

Five Counties

Five Counties cheese, originating from Somerset, England, is a semi-firm cheese made from cow's milk. It is known for its layered appearance, featuring five different types of English cheeses stacked together. The flavor is buttery and mild, with a touch …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-firm
Flavor: Buttery, mild, salty

St Jude

St Jude is an artisan cheese from England, made from unpasteurized cow's milk. It features a soft texture that melts in the mouth, offering a creamy flavor profile. The cheese has a rich, buttery aroma that complements its smooth, cream-colored …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, artisan
Flavor: Creamy

Wellington

Wellington cheese is a hard cheese from England made from cow's milk. It has a fat content of 45%, which contributes to its rich and creamy texture. The flavor of Wellington is primarily nutty, offering a satisfying taste that is …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Nutty

Creamy Lancashire

Creamy Lancashire is a cow's milk cheese from the county of Lancashire in England, made by the traditional method and matured four to twelve weeks. It has a fluffy texture and a creamy flavor, and it toasts well because it …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Fluffy
Flavor: Creamy

Old Winchester

Old Winchester, also known as Old Smales, is a hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in Landford, England. It has a firm texture and a rich, nutty aroma. The flavor is savory and tangy, with a hint of sweetness …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard

Crumbly Lancashire

Crumbly Lancashire is an English cow's milk cheese and the newest of the three Lancashire varieties. Made from a single day's milk and matured for 6 to 8 weeks, it is known for a crumbly body and a fresh, high-acid …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Acidic

Swaledale

Swaledale is a full fat hard cheese from Richmond in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, made with unpasteurised cow, sheep or goat milk. It is known for its moist medium firm texture and a rind of grey-blue mould or natural wax.

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow, sheep, goat
Texture: Moist, medium firm

Tasty Lancashire

Tasty Lancashire is a mature English cow's milk cheese from the county of Lancashire. It is made by the same traditional method as Creamy Lancashire but aged from 12 weeks up to 24 months, which gives it a nutty taste.

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Nutty

Single Gloucester

Single Gloucester is a crumbly, low-fat cheese from Gloucestershire, England, made from the milk of Gloucester cattle. It carries Protected Designation of Origin status and can only be made on Gloucestershire farms that keep Gloucester cows.

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Tangy

Coverdale

Coverdale is a hard, artisan cheese from England made with pasteurized cow's milk. It has a natural rind and offers a mild, buttery flavor, making it approachable for a wide range of palates. The cheese's texture is firm yet smooth, …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Buttery, mild

Menallack Farmhouse

Menallack Farmhouse is a hard cheese made from cow's milk in England. It has a firm texture that makes it a solid choice for slicing or grating. The flavor is rich and savory, with a hint of nutty sweetness that …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard

Denhany Dorset Drum

Denhany Dorset Drum is a hard cheese from England, made from cow's milk. It features a natural rind and is known for its nutty flavor. The cheese is crafted in the shape of a drum, which contributes to its name. …

Country: England
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Nutty

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