Explore Cheeses

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

Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is made by draining the cheese, as opposed to pressing it, which retains some of the whey and keeps the curds loose. Popular as a diet food …

Country: United Kingdom and United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, curdy
Flavor: Mild, possibly slightly lemony in traditional versions

Langres

Langres is a washed-rind cheese from the Champagne region of France. It has a distinctive sunken top, which is traditionally filled with Champagne or Marc de Bourgogne when served. This cheese has a creamy interior with a strong, pungent aroma …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semisoft
Flavor: Creamy, nutty

Queijo de Cabra Transmontano

Queijo de Cabra Transmontano is a traditional Portuguese cheese made from raw goat's milk. It is produced in the Trás-os-Montes region, specifically in parts of the Bragança and Vila Real districts. The cheese is known for its semi-hard to extra-hard …

Milk Type: Goat's milk
Texture: Closed, semi-hard to extra-hard, not buttery
Flavor: Clean taste, usually with a slight tang

Double Gloucester

Double Gloucester is a traditional British cheese made from cow's milk. It is known for its firm texture and rich, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness. The cheese has a smooth, buttery consistency and a bright orange color, due …

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

Zázrivský korbáčik

Zázrivský korbáčik is a traditional steamed cheese from the Slovak Republic, specifically from the municipality of Zázrivá. It is made from lump cheese produced using raw or pasteurized cow’s milk and formed into a distinctive whip-like shape by plaiting cheese …

Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Stringy, elastic
Flavor: Savory, mildly acidic

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. …

Castelmagno

Castelmagno is a renowned Italian blue cheese from Piedmont. It is made primarily from cow's milk with occasional small additions of sheep's or goat's milk. This cheese has a grainy texture and an intense, sharp flavor. Castelmagno is often used …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's and sheep's milk
Texture: Hard, compact, friable
Flavor: Savory, salty

Toma

Toma is a generic term used across the Piedmont and Aosta Valley regions of Italy to describe a family of farmhouse cheeses made from cow's milk. These cheeses can vary but typically have a soft to semi-hard texture and a …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard

Colby

Colby is an American cheese that originated in Colby, Wisconsin. It is similar to cheddar but is softer, moister, and milder in flavor. Colby is made from cow's milk and has a slightly elastic texture with a creamy, mild flavor …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Slightly curdy, softer
Flavor: Mild, milky

Boeren-Leidse met sleutels

Boeren-Leidse met sleutels is a traditional Dutch cheese made from skimmed cow’s milk, which results in a lower fat content. This hard cheese is seasoned with cumin seeds, giving it a distinctive spicy flavor. It features a firm texture and …

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

Caciotta

Caciotta is a soft to semi-hard cheese made from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk, or a combination of these. It is typically aged for a few weeks, resulting in a mild and creamy flavor. Caciotta can be infused with various …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, artisan
Flavor: Mild

Queso de Guía

Queso de Guía is a full-fat or half-fat cheese from Spain, produced in the municipalities of Gáldar, Moya, and Santa María de Guía in Gran Canaria. It is made primarily from Canary Island sheep’s milk, with up to 40% Canary …

Milk Type: Sheep (Canary Island breed), with up to 40% cow and 10% goat milk
Texture: Dense, compact, sometimes creamy
Flavor: Salty and acidic, with occasional bitterness and sharpness

Morbier

Morbier is a French semi-soft cheese recognizable by the distinctive black layer of vegetable ash streaking through its middle, originally added to separate the morning and evening milkings. This cheese has a creamy texture and a slightly pungent aroma, with …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Smooth and tender
Flavor: Fruity, yogurt, vanilla, milky, fudge

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

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

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>), …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's Milk
Texture: Open, flaky
Flavor: Tangy, savory

Havarti

Havarti is a semi-soft Danish cheese known for its creamy texture and mild, slightly tangy flavor. It is typically made from cow's milk and is a table cheese that can be sliced, grilled, or melted. Havarti may also be flavored …

Country: Denmark
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-Soft
Flavor: Mild, buttery

Ricotta

Ricotta is a soft Italian cheese made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses, primarily sheep, cow, goat, or buffalo milk. It has a creamy texture and a mild, sweet flavor, making it versatile for both …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's, sheep's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, moist
Flavor: Sweet, slightly creamy

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

Neufchâtel

Neufchâtel is one of France’s oldest cheeses, dating back to the 6th century. Originating from Normandy, this soft, slightly crumbly cheese is made from cow's milk and is similar to Camembert but heart-shaped with a soft, velvety rind. It has …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Creamy

Quark

Quark is a fresh dairy product, similar to cottage cheese but smoother and creamier. It is made by warming soured milk until the desired degree of denaturation of milk proteins is met, and then straining it. Quark can be used …

Country: Australia, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden and United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, nonaged, unsalted
Flavor: Mild, slightly milky

Queso Palmero

Queso Palmero, also known as Queso de La Palma, is a traditional cheese from La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. Made exclusively from the milk of La Palma goats, the cheese reflects the island's rich grazing pastures and centuries-old …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Goat
Texture: Firm, varies with aging
Flavor: Mild and milky when fresh, developing more complexity when aged

Swaledale Ewes' Cheese

Swaledale Ewes Cheese is a full-fat hard cheese made from ewe’s milk in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. It has a cylindrical shape, a firm and crumbly texture, and a natural white color. The cheese is either coated in a greenish-blue-grey mold …

Milk Type: Sheep
Texture: Hard, firm, crumbly

Stracchino

Stracchino, also known as Crescenza, is a soft Italian cheese from the Lombardy region. Made from cow's milk, it has a creamy, spreadable texture with a mild, delicate flavor. Stracchino is typically eaten fresh and is popular as a filling …

Country: Italy
Texture: Soft

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