about soft cheeses

brie cheese

Brie Cheese is made from cow's milk and is soft, creamy interior and edible bloomy rind. It offers a light, buttery, and slightly salty taste, with a smooth texture that becomes wonderfully runny at room temperature.

How It's Used

• A staple on cheese platters, often paired with fruits, nuts, and honey.

• Baked Brie is a popular appetizer, sometimes topped with preserves or wrapped in pastry.

• Adds a creamy richness to gourmet sandwiches and paninis.

camembert cheese

Camembert Cheese is made from cow's milk and shares similarities with Brie but is typically more robust in flavor. It has a creamy, soft interior with an edible rind, offering a pronounced herbal, salty taste with hints of fruit. The aroma often evokes mushrooms and hay.

How It's Used

• It can be paired with beverages like Bordeaux St Emilion, Cider Brut, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and White Burgundy.

• Often baked whole and served with crusty bread.

• Adds depth to salads, especially when warm.

ricotta cheese

Ricotta Cheese is made from cow's and sheep's milk both and is a fresh, soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a grainy, creamy texture. It's made by reheating the whey left over from other cheese productions, resulting in its name, which means "recooked" in Italian.

How It's Used

• A key ingredient in lasagna, manicotti, and ravioli fillings.

• Used in desserts like cannoli and ricotta cheesecake.

• Spread on toast or mixed with fruits and honey.

mascarpone cheese

Mascarpone Cheese is made from cow's milk and is a thick, soft cheese with a very high fat content. Known for its smooth, creamy to buttery texture and flavor, it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

How It's Used

• Essential in tiramisu and can be used in cheesecakes.

• Adds creaminess to risottos and pasta sauces.

• Can be sweetened and used as a spread for pastries or bread.