Cheese story
What is Butterkäse?
A mild German cheese prized for its buttery texture and easy melting.
Origin
Germany, Germany
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Germany
Region
Germany
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft
Rind
washed or waxed
Ageing
3 to 4 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: buttery, mild, creamy
Origin, protection and character
Butterkäse comes from Germany, especially Germany. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
3 to 4 weeks
How to serve Butterkäse
sandwiches, melting, breakfast
Good food matches
lager
bread
ham
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
