Cheese story
What is Twaróg?
A fresh Polish curd cheese used in sweet and savoury dishes.
Origin
Poland-wide, Poland
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Poland
Region
Poland-wide
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh curd cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild, tangy, lactic
Origin, protection and character
Twaróg comes from Poland, especially Poland-wide. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Twaróg
pierogi, pancakes, spreads, cheesecakes
Good food matches
dill
potatoes
jam
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.
