Cheese story
What is Tilsit?
A semi-hard cheese with a slightly spicy washed-rind character.
Origin
East Prussia / Germany, Germany
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Germany
Region
East Prussia / Germany
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
2 to 6 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: buttery, spicy, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Tilsit comes from Germany, especially East Prussia / Germany. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
2 to 6 months
How to serve Tilsit
sandwiches, melting, 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.
