Best Cheeses, Ranked by Popularity
The best cheeses in the world, all 996 of them, ranked by popularity. Start with the full list, then browse our hand-picked lists of the best cheeses by country, texture and use.
The Most Popular Cheeses (page 31)
Number 1 is the most popular. Click any row to learn more about the cheese.
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La Retorta
La Retorta is a soft to semi-soft cheese from Spain, made from sheep's milk. It has a creamy flavor that is both rich and smooth, offering a satisfying …
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Blue Vein (Australian)
Blue Vein cheese from Australia is made from cow's milk, which can be either pasteurized or unpasteurized. This cheese is semi-soft and features the characteristic blue veins that …
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Caciottone di Norcia
Caciottone di Norcia is a cheese from Italy, specifically recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. It is cylindrical in shape, with a diameter of 20-22 cm …
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Rochebaron
Rochebaron is a soft blue cheese from Beauzac in the Auvergne, made with pasteurised cow's milk. It is known for its dark grey crust of edible ashes over …
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Montasio Vecchio
Montasio Vecchio is a semi-firm, artisan cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto, Italy. This cheese has a natural rind …
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Evora De L'Alentejo
Evora De L'Alentejo is a semi-hard cheese made from unpasteurized sheep's milk in the Alentejo region of Portugal. This artisan cheese is known for its pale yellow color …
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Asiago Pressato DOP
Asiago Pressato DOP is a semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in the Veneto region of Italy. With a fat content of 48%, it has a creamy …
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Fresh Chevre
Fresh Chevre is a soft, artisan cheese made from pasteurized goat's milk in California, United States. It is recognized for its mild, tangy flavor and fresh aroma. The …
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Tronchon
Tronchon is a Spanish cheese from sheep's milk, goat's milk or a mix of the two, typical of Teruel and Castellón and southern Tarragona. It is known for …
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Goat Nevat
Goat Nevat is a semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized goat's milk in Spain. It has a creamy flavor that is mild and approachable, making it a favorite among …
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Old Ford
Old Ford is an artisan cheese made from unpasteurized goat's milk in Timsbury, Somerset, England. It has a semi-hard texture, making it a sturdy cheese with a satisfying …
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Matocq
Matocq is a semi-hard cheese from France made from a blend of cow's and sheep's milk. It is crafted using unpasteurized milk, giving it a rich character. The …
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Mistralou
Mistralou is a French cheese made from whole goat's milk. It has a soft texture and is creamy in flavor, making it a pleasant choice for those who …
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La Peral
La Peral is a semi-soft blue-veined cheese from Spain, made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a pale yellow color and a creamy texture with blue veins running …
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Bleu de Gex Haut-Jura / Bleu de Septmoncel
Bleu de Gex Haut-Jura, also known as Bleu de Septmoncel, is a traditional French cheese. It is made solely from raw processed cow's milk, specifically from Montbéliarde or …
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Pecorino in Walnut Leaves
Pecorino in Walnut Leaves is a hard, artisan cheese made from pasteurized sheep's milk in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. This cheese has a rich, buttery flavor with …
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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 …
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Mascares
Mascares is a fresh, soft cheese made from a blend of goat's and sheep's milk in the Provencale region of France. It has a creamy white interior and …
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Wellesley
Wellesley is an artisan cheese made from unpasteurized goat's milk in Stawley, near Wellington, Somerset, England. It features a hard texture and is known for its pale yellow …
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Asiago-Style
Asiago-Style cheese is a semi-hard cheese that draws inspiration from the traditional Italian Asiago. It is made from cow's milk and offers a flavor profile that ranges from …
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Gouda-Style
Gouda-Style cheese is a semi-hard cheese that originated in the Netherlands. It is made from cow's milk and is known for its smooth, creamy texture. The flavor is …
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ქართული ყველი / Kartuli Kveli
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Tyn Grug
Tyn Grug is a hard, artisan cheese from Wales in the United Kingdom, made from unpasteurized cow's milk. It has a nutty and savory flavor profile, with a …
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Cave-Aged
Cave-Aged cheese is a type of cheese that is matured in natural caves, which provide a stable environment with consistent temperature and humidity. This aging process enhances the …
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Gourmandise
Gourmandise is a French cheese made from cow's milk. It has a soft, processed texture that makes it easy to spread or melt. The cheese offers a fruity …
Best Cheeses by Country, Texture and Use
Popularity tells you what people search for. These lists tell you what to buy. Each one is ordered by hand and explains why every cheese made the cut.
