July 27, 2021
Cheese Wisdom: Dutch Truffle Gouda
This indulgent cheese is creamy, rich, and earthy
THE CHEESE: Klare Melk Truffle Gouda, Holland
AVAILABLE AT: Whole Foods SouthPark, $20.99/lb.
STYLE: Raw Cow’s milk cheese with flecks of real Italian black truffles. Dark gold color, very rich aroma.
FLAVOR PROFILE: The earthy truffles contrast with the velvety texture to create a lively, funky tasting experience.
HOW TO ENJOY IT: Let this cheese reach room temperature and smear on hearty crackers or baguette. Lightly melt it and use as you would a fondue, using sweet carrots for dipping.
WINE PAIRINGS: Riesling, grenache/Beaujolais, moscato d’Asti, Chianti
EXTRA READING: The family farm behind this offering has has 20 generations of experience in crafting flavors and textures of cheese. Each cheese wheel they make is approximately 18 pounds, and the wheels are aged 3 months.
