Explore Cheeses

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

Ackawi

Ackawi is a soft, brined cheese that originates from the Middle East, including countries such as Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It is made from pasteurized cow's, goat's, or sheep's milk. The cheese has a mild, milky flavor …

Country: Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East and Syria
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Soft, brined
Flavor: Mild, milky, salty

Bleu des Causses

Bleu des Causses is an aromatic blue cheese from the high plateaus of Aveyron in Southern France. Similar in production to Roquefort, it is made from cow’s milk, giving it a creamier texture and a milder, less salty flavor. This …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Semisoft; Blue-veined
Flavor: Sweet yet spicy, not too salty or bitter

Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is one of the world's oldest blue-veined cheeses, produced in Northern Italy. It's rich and creamy with a sharp, piquant flavor that varies depending on its age. Gorgonzola can be spicy (Piccante) or sweet (Dolce), with the latter being …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft to crumbly
Flavor: Sweet to savory

Muenster

Muenster is an American cheese derived from the Alsatian Munster cheese but milder in flavor. It has a smooth, soft texture and a bright orange rind, typically added to enhance its appearance. Muenster is excellent for melting over dishes like …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Creamy , Semi-Soft , Smooth
Flavor: Mild, Buttery, Slightly Tangy

Colonial

Colonial cheese is a traditional Brazilian cheese known for its semi-hard texture and mild flavor. It is often compared to European cheeses like Gouda or Edam due to its smooth, creamy consistency. The cheese has a pale yellow color and …

Country: Brazil

Slovenský oštiepok

Slovenský oštiepok is a traditional cheese from Slovakia. It is a half-fat, semi-hard cheese that can be either steamed or unsteamed, and smoked or unsmoked. The cheese is made from sheep's milk, a mixture of sheep's and cow's milk, or …

Milk Type: Sheep's milk, mixture of sheep's and cow's milk, or cow's milk
Texture: Solid, firm, slightly fragile, with minor cracks and cavities
Flavor: Savory, mildly piquant to sour, moderately salty

Noord-Hollandse Edammer

Noord-Hollandse Edammer is a traditional Edam cheese made in the Province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It is known for its spherical shape with a flat top and bottom, weighing between

Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Malleable
Flavor: Distinctive taste

Burrata

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese, similar to mozzarella but with a creamy interior that oozes out when cut open. Made from cow's milk, the outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Water buffalo's milk
Texture: Soft, creamy
Flavor: Mild, lactic

Pont-l'Évêque

Pont-l'Évêque is a French cheese from Normandy, known for its square shape and washed rind, which gives it a strong aroma. Despite its pungent smell, the cheese has a creamy, smooth texture and a rich, buttery flavor with slight tangy …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's Milk
Texture: Soft to Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild: herbaceous, milky, and creamy

Queijo de Nisa

Queijo de Évora is a traditional cheese made from ewe's milk. It is produced in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The cheese is known for its semi-hard to hard texture and light yellow color. It is made by slowly draining …

Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard or hard
Flavor: Not Specified

American Gruyere

American Gruyere is inspired by the classic Swiss cheese but made in the United States. It replicates the sweet, slightly nutty flavor of traditional Gruyere. This version is typically smoother and creamier, with fewer age-induced cracks and holes. It is …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Dense , Smooth
Flavor: Mild, Nutty, Slightly Buttery

Yorkshire Wensleydale

Yorkshire Wensleydale is a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) cheese made in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. It is traditionally crafted from cow’s milk and can be made using raw or pasteurized milk. The cheese is known for its firm yet slightly crumbly …

Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Firm, Crumbly
Flavor: Slightly acidic, mellow, and honeyed; stronger and more complex when aged

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

Bleu de Gex

Bleu de Gex, also known as Bleu du Haut-Jura or Gex, is a mild, creamy blue cheese from the Jura region on the border between France and Switzerland. It has subtle blue veining and a nutty, slightly earthy flavor. Bleu …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Creamy
Flavor: Mild, with a hint of mushroom

Wagashi

Wagashi is a West African cheese made primarily from cow's milk, though goat's milk can also be used. It is a soft, fresh cheese with a spongy texture and a mild, slightly sour taste. Wagashi is often fried or grilled, …

Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Compact

Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco is a rich, creamy cheese made from sheep's milk in the region of Beira Baixa, Portugal. It has a slightly tangy, robust flavor and a semi-soft texture. This cheese is traditionally cured in salt, which enhances its distinctive …

Country: Portugal
Milk Type: Goat's and sheep's milk
Texture: Semisoft to hard
Flavor: Sour, spicy, tangy

Robiola

Robiola is a soft, creamy cheese from the Piedmont region, made from any combination of cow's, goat's, and sheep's milk. It has a smooth, slightly tangy taste that varies subtly based on the milk used and the aging process. Robiola …

Country: Italy

Pecorino Siciliano

Pecorino Siciliano is an ancient sheep’s milk cheese from Sicily, known for its sharp and spicy flavor. This hard cheese is typically aged for at least four months and has a compact, crumbly texture. It’s often enjoyed on its own …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard and compact
Flavor: Varies from fresh and floral to fruity and spicy with age

Provola dei Nebrodi

Provola dei Nebrodi is a traditional Sicilian cheese made from cow's milk in the Nebrodi mountains. It is a stretched-curd cheese with a smooth, creamy texture and a delicate, buttery flavor. Often smoked over natural woods, Provola dei Nebrodi develops …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's whole milk, sometimes with sheep's and/or goat's milk
Texture: Soft and compact
Flavor: Sweet and slightly sour when fresh, savory and strong when aged

Havarti-Style

Havarti-Style cheese is a semi-soft cheese known for its smooth and creamy texture. Originating from Denmark, this cheese has a mild and buttery flavor with a hint of tanginess. It often has small, irregular holes throughout its body, giving it …

Camembert de Normandie

Camembert de Normandie is an AOC-designated cheese from Normandy, considered the original and highest quality Camembert. Made from raw cow's milk, this cheese offers a deep, earthy flavor and a creamy, lush texture. It is characterized by its white, bloomy …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Young: Narrow unripe core; Aged: Homogeneous, sticky
Flavor: Young: Lactic, tangy, sweet; Aged: Pungent, mushroom, garlic

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

Raschera

Raschera is an Italian semi-soft cheese from the Piedmont region. It is a PDO cheese made from cow’s milk, or a mixture of cow, sheep, and goat milk. It has a slightly crumbly texture and a fresh, milky flavor with …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: White or ivory with small and sparse eyes, elastic, and consistent
Flavor: Fresh and delicate in fresher cheeses, spicy, savory, and persistent in aged cheeses

Torta del Casar

Torta del Casar is a rich, creamy cheese from Extremadura in Spain, named after the town of Casar de Cáceres. It is made from sheep's milk and has a very creamy, almost liquid interior, with a strong, slightly bitter taste. …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Very soft and spreadable
Flavor: Rich, slightly bitter

Brânză de burduf

Brânză de burduf is a traditional Romanian sheep’s milk cheese, known for its strong flavor and soft, spreadable texture. It is typically aged in sheep's stomachs or bark tubes, which gives it a unique, slightly tangy taste. This cheese is …

Country: Romania
Milk Type: Sheep's milk (Turcana and Tiggae sheep)
Texture: Soft to firm and slightly flaky
Flavor: Spicy, sharp

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