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Cow Milk Cheeses from Netherlands

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

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Maasdam

Maasdam is a Dutch cheese made in the style of Swiss Emmental, aged at least four weeks and marked by holes that form as it ripens. It tastes nutty and sweet, and it is softer than Emmental because it holds …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Nutty, sweet

Gouda

Gouda is a yellow cow's milk cheese from the Netherlands, named after the city of Gouda in South Holland. It runs from young and elastic to old and hard, picking up a caramel sweetness and small crunchy crystals with age.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-Hard
Flavor: Sweet to nutty

Edam

Edam is a semi-hard Dutch cheese named after the town of Edam in North Holland, sold in flat-ended spheres under a red wax rind. It hardens rather than spoils, which made it the world's most popular cheese from the 14th …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Rubber-textured to crystalline
Flavor: Sweet, milky, nutty, buttery

Aged Gouda

Aged Gouda is a hard cheese from the Netherlands, known for its rich aroma and firm texture. It can be made from cow's, goat's, or sheep's milk and may be pasteurized or unpasteurized. The cheese has a yellow color and …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Hard

Leerdammer

Leerdammer is a Dutch semi-hard cow's milk cheese with distinct holes and a sweet, nutty flavor. Launched in 1977, it was built to match Emmental in look and taste, and it ages about 3 to 12 months.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild, nutty, sweet

Smoked Gouda

Smoked Gouda is a hard cheese originating from the Netherlands, known for its creamy texture and rich smoky flavor. It can be made from cow's, goat's, or sheep's milk, and either pasteurized or unpasteurized. The smoking process gives the cheese …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Hard

Leyden (Leidse kaas)

Leyden, or Leidse kaas, is a semi-hard Dutch cow's milk cheese flavoured with cumin and caraway seed. It is the most common cumin cheese in the Netherlands, made both in factories and on farms in the Leiden area.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, artisan
Flavor: Spicy, tangy

Boeren-Leidse met sleutels

Boeren-Leidse met sleutels is a Dutch cow's milk cheese flavored with cumin and caraway seed, made from the semi-skimmed milk left over from butter making. It carries the crossed keys of Leiden and a red annatto-colored rind.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard and salty
Flavor: Sweetness from cumin seeds

Boerenkaas

Boerenkaas is a Dutch farmhouse cheese, mostly handmade from raw cow, goat, sheep or buffalo milk. Its name has been protected as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed in the European Union since 2007.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Buffalo's, cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Buttery, tangy

Dutch Mimolette (Commissiekaas)

Dutch Mimolette, also known as Commissiekaas, is a hard, artisan cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. This cheese is characterized by its vibrant orange color and natural rind. It has a fruity flavor and aroma, offering a pleasant taste experience. …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Fruity

Kanterkaas

Kanterkaas is a Dutch cow's milk cheese from Friesland and the Westerkwartier, protected by a PDO since 2000. It comes plain, with cumin as Kanterkomijnekaas, or with cumin and cloves as Kanternagelkaas, and tastes sharp to strong.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Firm to hard
Flavor: Pleasant, sharp to strong (varies with age)

Reypenaer VSOP

Reypenaer VSOP is a hard, artisan cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in the Netherlands. It is known for its golden yellow color and rich flavors reminiscent of butterscotch and caramel. The cheese has a creamy texture despite its firmness, …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Butterscotch, caramel, creamy

Parrano

Parrano is a Dutch cow's milk cheese aged five months, mild and nutty with salty and sweet notes. It is technically a Gouda but sold as an Italian-style cheese, and it shreds, slices and melts easily.

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Mild, nutty

Cow Milk Gouda

Cow Milk Gouda is a semi-hard cheese originating from the Netherlands, traditionally made from either pasteurized or unpasteurized cow's milk. It has a natural rind and is known for its caramel-like flavor with a hint of crunchiness. The cheese is …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, artisan
Flavor: Caramel, crunchy

Kernhem

Kernhem is a soft cheese from the Netherlands, made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a fat content of 60%, giving it a rich and creamy texture. The flavor profile is mild, with nutty and sweet notes that make it …

Country: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Mild, nutty, sweet

Doolin

Doolin is a hard cheese made from cow's milk in the Netherlands. It has a firm texture that makes it ideal for slicing or grating. The flavor is rich and nutty with a hint of sweetness, providing a satisfying taste …

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

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