Cheese story
What is Cheshire?
One of Britain’s oldest cheeses, with a crumbly texture and lively tang.
Origin
Cheshire / England, United Kingdom
Milk
cow
Board role
Semi-soft / mellow
Cheese profile
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Cheshire / England
Milk type
cow
Texture
crumbly
Rind
natural
Ageing
2 to 12 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: bright, salty, lactic, mineral
Origin, protection and character
Cheshire comes from United Kingdom, especially Cheshire / England. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
2 to 12 months
How to serve Cheshire
cheese boards, pies, crumbled over vegetables
Good food matches
cider
ale
apples
oatcakes
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.
