Cheese story
What is Jarlsberg?
A Norwegian cheese with large holes and sweet nutty flavour.
Origin
Norway, Norway
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Norway
Region
Norway
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard
Rind
waxed
Ageing
3 to 15 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: sweet, nutty, mild
Origin, protection and character
Jarlsberg comes from Norway, especially Norway. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
3 to 15 months
How to serve Jarlsberg
sandwiches, melting, cheese boards
Good food matches
ham
apples
white wine
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.
