Dutch Gourmet Cheese

Browse our fine selection of gourmet cheeses made in the Netherlands. The country of Holland or The Netherlands as it is known alternatively, is most famous for its Gouda and the Edam cheeses. We have the famous multiple international award winner Reypenaer Cheese, the traditional Edam in its well-known red cellophane wrapper, and many other Gouda and Gouda-type varieties, some exquisitely aged like fine wine. We also have Dutch cheese blended with Mediterranean herbs, cumin, cream, Italian flavor, and even hard goat cheeses. Try them and let us know what you think by giving us your opinion in a product review.
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Our Featured Dutch Gourmet Cheese
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Parrano is a Dutch Gouda-style cheese that is aged for 5 months, developing its sweet nutty flavor while maintaining a firm and smooth texture. The result is a young Gouda has some Italian temperament This gourmet cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk perfect combination brings you the best of both worlds: a cheese that is full of flavor and versatile enough to cut, grate and melt. Parrano pairs well with bold red wines such as Chianti, Pinot Noir or Red Zinfandels. If you are looking for a beer connection, try light and fruity wheat beers or crisp, golden pilsners. We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound. read more...
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  • Reypenaer VSOP
    Reypenaer V.S.O.P. is truly a Dutch gourmet cheese showpiece. Magnificent and well deserved of the V.S.O.P. designation. This delicious gourmet cheese from the Netherlands is matured for about 2 years and during that maturation sheds approximately 25% of its original weight. The white spots you will see on the surface indicate the start of mineral and protein crystallization. In comparison to mos... read more
  • Prima Donna
    Prima Donna maturo (extra matured) does not only have a distinct ruby-red label, its taste is full bodied as a high quality extra matured cheese should be. The Dutch makers of Prima Donna know that very well it takes time to age;a cheese to a mature flavor and that's exactly what Prima Donna is allowed to do; to relax/age a little longer than the average cheese to come to her maturity. Prima Donn... read more
  • Vintage Gouda Aged 5 years
    This Vintage Gouda is aged 5 years and there are not so many Goudas of that age, with a similar miracle of flavor. The color of this gourmet cheese is deep amber and burnt orange with a texture similar to Parmigiano-Reggiano, very firm and flaky. Its rich flavor and subtle sweetness is intense and complex. It is an excellent substitute for grating cheeses as it caramelizes beautifully; it is even ... read more
  • Old Amsterdam
    Old Amsterdam is a Dutch gourmet cheese that is ripened to perfection and regularly checked for flavor. It is a gourmet cheese of exceptionally high and consistent quality, with a buttery mature aged Gouda flavor that cuts with ease. Just like the famous wines of distinction, Old Amsterdam is now recognized with 'Premier Grand Cru Classe' and has won numerous European Gold Medals for gourmet chees... read more
  • Edam
    Dutch Edam cheese is a true example of the renowned Dutch cheese making prowess. Known for its distinctive red wax coating, our imported Dutch Edam has a slightly spicy aroma and easy taste with a slightly salty flavor lingering on the palate. True Edam is made from partially skimmed, pasteurized milk and thus has a relatively low fat content. Named after the town of Edam in the north of the Nethe... read more
  • Leyden Cheese
    Leyden Cheese is the Dutch gourmet cheese for you if you like cumin, because this seed is mixed into the curd. This authentic cheese is in The Netherlands known as 'Leidse kaas' (cheese from the famous old Dutch city of Leiden). The cheese is made in flat wheels of varying sizes and the farmstead version carries the city's symbol of two crossed keys. Our Leyden cheese is made by one of the large D... read more
  • Reypenaer
    Reypenaer cheese, one of the great Dutch cheeses, is carefully matured for about 1 year. This Dutch gourmet cheese is aged less than the Reypenaer VSOP, although it is already very old as cheeses go. It does not have the sharper tangy taste of the Reypenaer VSOP, instead it has a soft and creamy flavor that lingers on the palate. Simply delicious! At the International Nantwich Cheese Show (UK) in ... read more
  • Rembrandt
    Rembrandt is clearly named after the famous Dutch painter Rembrant van Rijn. This Gouda cheese is aged over 1 year and has a very nice rich, deep hearty flavor, not overly sharp, with a touch of tanginess. Rembrandt has a firm texture, but melts easily. The cheese can be sliced for your sandwiches, and will do fantastic in pairing with many full bodied red wines. ... read more
  • Roomkaas
    Roomkaas literally means Cream Cheese, but it is not the spreadable cream cheese we know today. It is a Dutch Gouda-style double-cream cheese, made from cow's milk. This young, Dutch Gouda's creamy buttery taste and semi-soft texture will make it a family favorite. If the cheese is left out of the fridge for a while it is almost spreadable. But whatever the temperature of the cheese, Roomkaas wil... read more
  • Da Vinci
    Da Vinci is a very interesting Dutch Gouda. The full-cream cheese made from pure Dutch cow's milk is filled with a subtle balance of tomatoes, olives and wonderful Mediterranean seasonings. A dash of garlic completes the masterpiece. Da Vinci is perfect cubed or sliced as a snack, on sandwiches (melted as well), shredded on salads, in baked dishes and on vegetables. DaVinci is also a must for the ... read more
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