Explore Cheeses

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

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 …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: 70–90% goat's, 10–30% sheep's
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Varies

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

Fontina

Fontina is a classic Italian cheese from the Aosta Valley, with a dense, smooth texture and a nutty, earthy flavor. It is made from cow's milk and has a slightly elastic feel. Fontina is excellent for melting and is often …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Creamy , Smooth
Flavor: Mild, Buttery, Nutty

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

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 …

Milk Type: Ewes' milk (Polish Mountain Sheep), Cows' milk (Polish Red)
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Strong, salty or slightly salty, sometimes slightly sour

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 …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, blue-veined
Flavor: Nutty, sweet

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 …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Ewe's or goat's milk or mixtures of both
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Pleasant sourish and refreshing flavor

Manouri

Manouri is a semi-soft, fresh whey cheese from Macedonia and Thessalia in Greece, made primarily from sheep's or goat's milk. It is creamier and less salty than feta, with a smooth, milky taste and a slight sweetness. Manouri is often …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Smooth, dense
Flavor: Rich, milky, tangy, slightly citrusy

Washed Rind

Washed Rind cheese is known for its strong aroma and rich, savory flavor profile. This type of cheese is characterized by its orange to reddish exterior, which results from regular washing with brine or alcohol during the aging process. The …

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 …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow's
Texture: Soft, spreadable
Flavor: Milky, slightly acidic

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 …

Country: United Kingdom

American

A staple in American cuisine, this processed cheese is known for its excellent melting properties and smooth texture. American cheese is typically mild and creamy, designed to be versatile in dishes like burgers and grilled sandwiches. It's available in various …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, processed

Limburger

Limburger is a well-known cheese originally from the historical Duchy of Limburg, which is now divided among three countries: Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. This cheese is famous for its strong, pungent aroma and soft, creamy texture with a mild, …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Firm to spreadable
Flavor: Meaty, farmyard

Salers

Salers is a semi-hard cheese from the Auvergne region of France, made from the raw milk of Salers cows. It has a strong, complex flavor with spicy, fruity, and nutty notes and a firm, chewy texture. Traditionally, Salers is made …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Firm
Flavor: Strong-tasting

Raclette

Raclette is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, famous for melting beautifully. It is native to parts of Switzerland and France. The cheese is typically heated, either in front of a fire or by a special machine, then scraped …

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semisoft, smooth
Flavor: Mildly acidic

Sbrinz

Sbrinz is a hard, aged Swiss cheese, often considered one of the oldest cheeses in Europe. Made from cow's milk, it is typically aged for 18 months or longer, developing a granular texture and a rich, salty flavor that is …

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Unique
Flavor: Unique

Kalathaki Limnou

Kalathaki Limnou is a PDO-certified cheese from the island of Lemnos in Greece. It is made primarily from sheep's milk, or a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk. This cheese has a soft texture and a mild, slightly salty flavor. …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Pasteurized sheep's milk, Goat’s milk (up to 30%)
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Pleasant, slightly acidic

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

Cancoillotte

Cancoillotte is made from cow's milk in the Franche-Comté region of France. This cheese is usually sold in a semi-liquid form and has a smooth, velvety texture with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. It can be enjoyed warm or cold, …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Smooth, creamy
Flavor: Varies

Cotija

Cotija is a Mexican cheese named after the town of Cotija in Michoacán. It is a dry grating cheese made from cow's milk and is often referred to as the 'Parmesan of Mexico' due to its salty flavor and granular …

Country: Mexico
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Salty, strong

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. …

Krk

Krk cheese is made on the Croatian island of Krk, predominantly from sheep's milk, though sometimes mixed with cow's or goat's milk. It has a hard texture and a strong, sharp flavor that is somewhat salty. This cheese is traditionally …

Country: Croatia
Milk Type: Sheep’s milk
Flavor: Delicate, full, strong

Fiore Sardo

Fiore Sardo is a firm, smoked sheep's milk cheese from Sardinia. It has a rugged texture and a rich, savory flavor, which is enhanced by the smoking process. Traditionally made by shepherds, Fiore Sardo is aged for at least three …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Spicy, herbaceous

Monte Veronese

Monte Veronese is an Italian cheese made from cow's milk in the Lessinia region of the Veneto. It comes in two varieties based on aging: a younger, milder version aged for about a month, and an older, richer version aged …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft (young), Compact (aged)
Flavor: Sweet (young), Intense and tangy (aged)

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