Cheese story
What is Esrom?
A Danish monastery-style washed-rind cheese.
Origin
Denmark, Denmark
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Denmark
Region
Denmark
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft washed-rind
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
4 to 8 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: pungent, buttery, savoury
Origin, protection and character
Esrom comes from Denmark, especially Denmark. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PGI
Typical ageing
4 to 8 weeks
How to serve Esrom
sandwiches, cheese boards
Good food matches
beer
rye bread
pickles
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.
