Firm Texture Gourmet Cheese

Browse our great selection of Firm Texture Gourmet Cheese. Firm cheeses become harder and more concentrated with age. Firm cheeses have a lower moisture content than the softer cheeses as they lose as much as 15% of their weight as they age, which deepens their flavor. Many firm cheeses are made in the mountain regions. Try them and let us know what you think by giving us your opinion in a product review.

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Our Featured Firm Texture Gourmet Cheese
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Carmody is an artisanal cow's milk cheese made with the milk from Jersey cows. The cheese is aged for at least 6 weeks at the Bellwether Farms in Sonoma County in California. This gourmet cheese has a golden color, a smooth texture and a wonderful flavor with butterly intensity. As it ages the flavor becomes sweeter with hints of caramel. Carmody takes the Gold at the 2010 World Jersey Cheese Awards. Carmody was also a winner in the 2012 Good Food Awards in the Cheese category. We sell this cheese as an entire wheel (approx. 4 pounds), and in wedges of 1 pound and 8 ounces. Please note that wheels vary slightly in total weight, you will be charged read more...
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  • Gjetost is the cheese that is traditional in a Norwegian breakfast and this sweet red-orange gourmet cheese does have a presence. Gjetost is made from the whey, milk and goat's milk that is heated very slowly until the water has evaporated and the milk sugar forms a kind of brown caramelized paste. At this stage milk or cream may be added to change the fat content of the finished product. Produced... read more
  • Wensleydale with Cranberries is a hand-made Yorkshire cheese. It is made from milk drawn from cows grazing the sweet limestone pastures on surrounding farms in Upper Wensleydale. This gives the cheese the unique flavor for which it is renowned. The cheese is a fresh, young cheese taken at only three weeks old - it has a clean, mild, slightly sweet flavor with a honeyed aftertaste. The superb textu... read more
  • Tete de Moine means 'monk's head'. This Swiss gourmet cheese was originally invented by the monks of Belleray Abbey in the Bernese Jura, and the brothers taught the local farmers how to make it. Unlike most other mountain gourmet cheeses which tend to be very large, it is made in small drums. The rind may be smooth and slightly greasy, or rough and brown in color. The paste is firm and creamy to s... read more
  • Mizithra or Myzithra is a traditional pasteurized cheese made from sheep's milk and some added cream and whey. The cheese is easy to cut, snow-white, creamy, and granular; its flavor is similar to Ricotta Salata and it an ideal cheese for grating. It is made in various sizes and shapes; like a cone or a ball. Mizithra can be used in an array of both sweet and savory dishes and we sell the cheese a... read more
  • Emmental is a traditional Swiss gourmet cheese with cooked pressed paste. It is produced starting from milk believed of high quality resulting from specific breeds of local cows primarily nourished on grass and the hay. When most of the world thinks of 'Swiss Cheese' they are really thinking of Emmental. Ours is not some imitation processed cheese, this is the real deal. Emmental is one of the l... read more
  • White Stilton with Blueberries is another fruity variety that makes a great dessert cheese. The combination of the fresh mild, creamy White Stilton, and the delicate flavor of whole blueberries is not only delicious it is also pretty on your dessert platter. We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 10 ounces, and you can also buy a half moon of 2.5 pounds.... read more
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Cotswold is a Double Gloucester with chopped onions and chives blended into the cheese. Cotswold is a region in Southwestern England. The Cotswold cheese is also just called 'Double Gloucester with Chives' or 'Pub Cheese'. It is a smooth, cheddar-like cheese with chives and onions. In the pub it is usually served with toast or rustic bread. The mellow cheese with the strong flavors of the chives a... read more