Explore Cheeses

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

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

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

Charolais

Charolais is a goat's milk cheese from Burgundy. It is cylindrical in shape and has a firm, yet creamy texture. As it ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced, developing a complex nuttiness with a slight tang. Charolais is often enjoyed …

Country: France
Milk Type: Goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Acidic, salty, sweet

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

Gamonedo

Gamonedo is a blue cheese from the Asturias region in northern Spain. It is unique due to its dual-smoking and blue-mold maturation process, giving it a distinct smoky flavor with spicy blue veins. The cheese is typically aged for several …

Country: Spain
Milk Type: Raw cow’s, sheep’s, and goat’s milk, or any combination. Breeds: Friesian, Asturiana de los Valles, etc.
Flavor: Buttery, slightly nutty

Bra

Bra cheese comes from the town of Bra in Piedmont, Italy, and can be made from either cow's milk alone or a blend of cow's and sheep's or goat’s milk. It ranges in texture from soft and creamy to firm, …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow's milk; optionally mixed with small quantities of sheep or goat milk
Texture: Hard or semi-hard depending on aging
Flavor: Range from mild to piquant

Puzzone di Moena

Puzzone di Moena, also known as Spretz Tzaorì, is a cheese from Italy. It is made from cow's milk from specific breeds, including Bruna, Frisona, Pezzata Rossa, Grigio Alpina, Rendena, and Pinzgau. The cheese is cylindrical with a smooth or …

Country: Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Semi-cooked, medium-hard, elastic
Flavor: Strong, intense, slightly salty and/or sharp, with a barely-perceptible bitter aftertaste

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

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

Pérail

Perail is made from sheep’s milk in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France. It has a very soft, almost liquid texture and a delicate, buttery flavor. This cheese is often served spread on bread or enjoyed on its own to appreciate …

Country: France

Queso de Media Flor de Guía

Queso de Media Flor de Guía is a full-fat or half-fat cheese produced in the same region as Queso de Flor de Guía, using the same milk proportions. However, its curdling process involves at least 50% vegetable rennet, with the …

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

Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a fresh, soft cheese made primarily from cow's milk. It is typically pasteurized and has a smooth, spreadable texture. The flavor profile is creamy, mild, and slightly sweet, making it a versatile addition to both savory and …

Country: United States
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Fresh soft, processed
Flavor: Creamy, mild, sweet

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)

Mont d'Or

Mont d'Or, or Vacherin Mont d'Or, is a seasonal, soft cheese made from cow's milk in the Jura region of France. Available from September to May, it has a delicate, creamy texture and a rich, earthy flavor. Mont d'Or is …

Country: France
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Resinous, mild to pungent

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

Urdă

Urdă, also found in Romania and other Balkan countries, is a fresh cheese made from whey, with the addition of milk and cream. It has a soft, crumbly texture and a mild, sweet flavor. Urdă is often used in desserts …

Country: Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture: Creamy, delicate
Flavor: High quality

Leerdammer

Leerdammer is a semi-hard cheese from the Netherlands, known for its sweet, nutty flavor and large holes, similar to Swiss cheeses. It has a creamy, smooth texture and a mild, slightly buttery taste. Leerdammer is popular in sandwiches and salads …

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

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

Fontal

Fontal is a semi-soft Italian cheese made from cow's milk. It has a creamy texture and a mild, somewhat sweet flavor, making it a popular choice for cooking and snacking. Fontal melts well, making it ideal for fondues, grilled cheese …

Country: Italy

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

Graviera Kritis

Graviera Kritis is a popular cheese from the island of Crete, possessing a PDO status. Made primarily from sheep's milk with some goat's milk, it has a sweet, nutty flavor that becomes more pronounced with age. The texture is semi-hard, …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Sheep's milk, Goat's milk (up to 20%)
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Nutty, Sweet

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

Katiki Domokou

Katiki Domokou is a soft, fresh cheese from the Domokos region in central Greece. Made from sheep's or goat's milk, it has a creamy, spreadable texture and a mild, slightly tangy flavor. This cheese is often used as a spread …

Country: Greece
Milk Type: Sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, or mixtures
Texture: Spreadable
Flavor: Sour, refreshing

Tilsit

Tilsiter, or Tilsit, is a semi-hard cheese originally made by Prussian-Swiss immigrants in the town of Tilsit. Made from cow's milk, it has a pungent aroma and a strong, slightly fruity and nutty flavor. The texture is firm yet creamy …

Country: Germany
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Semi-Hard
Flavor: Pungent, balanced

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