Kernhem is a cream-added gourmet cheese that is named after the Netherlands estate Kernhem. This cheese is different from many other Dutch cheeses; it has some similarities with the French Port Salut.

The paste is gooey and it has a pronounced flavor. The cheese has an orange-red sticky rind that is washed frequently during the maturation period, which takes 4 weeks. It is during that period that the specific aroma and the nutty flavor develops.