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Cheeses from United Kingdom

A guide to cheeses from United Kingdom, highlighting the country's most notable and diverse varieties.

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Red Leicester

Red Leicester is an English cow's milk cheese from Leicestershire, close to Cheddar but crumblier. Annatto gives it its orange colour, and four to nine months of ageing takes it from mild and mellow to tangy and slightly nutty.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, similar to Cheddar but more moist, crumbly
Flavor: Caramel, sweet

Lancashire

Lancashire is an English cow's milk cheese from the county of Lancashire. It is the only British cheese made by blending two or three days' curd of different maturities, and it comes as young Creamy, longer-matured Tasty, and mass-produced Crumbly.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Semihard
Flavor: Mellow to rich

Wensleydale

Wensleydale is a supple, crumbly cow's milk cheese that started in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. It has a faint honey aroma, pairs well with sweet fruit, and owes much of its modern fame to Wallace and Gromit.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Firm and crumbly
Flavor: Fresh, lemony tang

Cheshire

Cheshire is a dense, crumbly cheese from the English county of Cheshire and its neighbouring counties. It is the UK's largest-selling crumbly cheese and is sold in white, red and blue versions.

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

Marble Cheese

Marble cheese is the name for any cheese with a marbled pattern, made by combining two differently colored curds or processed cheeses. It comes from the United Kingdom and is usually a hard, processed cow's milk cheese.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, processed
Flavor: Mild, smooth, sweet, tangy

Acorn

Acorn cheese is a hard, artisan cheese crafted in Bethania, United Kingdom, using unpasteurized sheep's milk. With a fat content of 52%, this cheese delivers a rich and satisfying taste. Its flavor profile includes notes of burnt caramel and a …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Burnt caramel, citrusy, herbaceous

Orkney

Orkney cheese comes from the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It is a cheddar-like cheese, known for its sharp, robust flavor and firm texture. Made from cow's milk, Orkney cheese is typically matured for several months and is popular for its …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Lactic, crumbly, semifirm
Flavor: Fresh character

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

Shropshire Blue

Shropshire Blue is a British blue cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, coloured orange with annatto and veined with Penicillium roqueforti. It is made much like Stilton but tastes sharper, and it matures for 10 to 12 weeks.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Sharp and strong

White Stilton with Mango & Ginger

White Stilton with Mango & Ginger is a British cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a firm texture and is known for its savory, spicy, and tangy flavor profile. The addition of mango and ginger gives it a …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Savory, spicy, tangy

Leicester

Red Leicester is a crumbly cow's milk cheese from Leicestershire, England, close to Cheddar and coloured orange with annatto. Young wheels taste very mild and slightly sweet; after about six months the cheese picks up a tang.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow
Texture: Firm, dry, crumbly
Flavor: Slightly sweet, mellow, nutty

Bix

Bix is a soft, semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in the United Kingdom. It features a pale yellow color and a creamy texture that melts smoothly in the mouth. The flavor is rich and buttery, with a mild …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, semi-soft

Marble Cheddar

Marble Cheddar is a hard, processed cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It originates from the United Kingdom and is known for its creamy flavor and rich aroma. The cheese is characterized by its striking marbled appearance, created by mixing …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, processed
Flavor: Creamy

Isle of Mull

Isle of Mull cheese is a hard, artisan cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the United Kingdom. It is known for its fruity, sharp, and tangy flavor profile, with a fruity aroma that complements its taste. The cheese has …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard, artisan
Flavor: Fruity, sharp, tangy

Kidderton Ash

Kidderton Ash is a semi-soft cheese from the United Kingdom made from goat's milk. Its white interior is often contrasted by a thin layer of edible ash on the outside, which gives it a distinctive appearance. The cheese has a …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Creamy

Huntsman

Huntsman is a British cheese that combines Double Gloucester with Stilton in one wheel. The pairing of mild orange cheese and blue is what it is known for.

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Buttery, smooth

Berkswell

Berkswell is a hard sheep's milk cheese made at Ram Hall Farm near Berkswell in the West Midlands, England. Draining in plastic colanders gives it an unusual shape, and its mature pecorino character won Supreme Champion at the 2017 Artisan …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard

Smoked Lincolnshire Poacher

Smoked Lincolnshire Poacher is a hard cheese made from cow's milk in the United Kingdom. It has a pale yellow color and a firm texture. The cheese is known for its smoky flavor, which adds a savory depth to its …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester is a traditional British cheese made from cow's milk. This hard cheese is known for its bright orange color, which comes from the natural coloring agent annatto. It has a nutty flavor that makes it a popular …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Nutty

Perl Las Blue

Perl Las Blue is a semi-soft blue cheese from the United Kingdom, made from cow's milk. It has a creamy texture with a salty flavor, making it a flavorful option for cheese enthusiasts. The cheese is golden yellow in color …

Country: United Kingdom
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Creamy, salty

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