Cheese story
What is Cottage Cheese?
A fresh curd cheese with a soft lumpy texture and mild flavour.
Origin
United States / Europe-derived, United States
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
United States
Region
United States / Europe-derived
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh curd cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild, milky, lightly tangy
Origin, protection and character
Cottage Cheese comes from United States, especially United States / Europe-derived. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Cottage Cheese
breakfast bowls, salads, pancakes, dips
Good food matches
fruit
black pepper
toast
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.
