HOW TO ENJOY CHEESE IN A BETTER WAY

HOW TO ENJOY CHEESE IN A BETTER WAY

What’s the best temperature to eat cheese?

Typically, room temperature or slightly cooler than room temperature is the best temperature to maximize both flavor and texture of cheese (apart from cooked cheeses). A popular example of cheese that’s best consumed at room temperature would be cheese curds. A staple in America’s dairyland, Wisconsin natives stand by room-temperature, squeaky cheese curds. Other cheeses to try at room temperature would include those that are naturally creamy in texture, such as brie or camembert.

Be sure your cheese doesn’t dry out when bringing it up to room temperature. This can be done by either keeping it in the packaging (for store bought cheese) or inverting a bowl over the cheese once you’ve placed it on a cheese board. Just make sure to eat it before it sits out too long, as if that was ever an issue.

Can you freeze cheese?

Of the dairy products destined to be frozen, cheese isn’t one of them. While freezing cheese is a safe way to extend its shelf life, the practice wreaks havoc on cheese’s delicate flavor and texture balance. It’s best to refrain from freezing cheese if it can be avoided. Fresh cheeses are best enjoyed promptly after they are made, but if you must freeze your cheese, we suggest only freezing cheese that’ll be cooked into other dishes. Otherwise, store your cheese in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Cheese Pairing

A big part of the way you experience your cheese is dependant on the other food you’re combining it with. The best pairing will vary based on the properties of the cheese you’re eating, so there’s no one-side-fits-all. Let’s dig in and see some of the perfect ways to eat your favorite cheeses.