Blue Cheese

Blue cheese – blue-veined cheese for true connoisseurs

Blue cheese, also known as blue-veined cheese, is a distinctive cheese with plenty of character. Some people love it instantly, while others need time to get used to it. What all blue cheeses have in common are the characteristic blue-green veins running through the cheese. These moulds are completely edible and give the cheese its bold aroma and spicy flavour.

Blue cheese is produced in many European countries, including the Netherlands, France, Italy, England and Denmark. Each region has its own recipe, resulting in very different flavours. For example, English Blue Stilton tastes very different from Italian Gorgonzola. This diversity is exactly what makes blue cheese so popular among cheese lovers.

Cooking with blue cheese

Blue cheese is delicious on a cheese board, but it is also a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. It pairs exceptionally well with fruit such as pear and grapes and is widely used in salads, sauces and hot dishes.

Think of a salad with pear and blue cheese, a creamy fennel and pear soup with toast and blue cheese, or a spicy pizza topped with Gorgonzola. When heated, the flavour often becomes milder and creamier, making it ideal for those new to blue cheese.

Dutch blue cheese

The Netherlands also produces excellent blue cheeses. A fine example is Blue de Graven, a Dutch blue cheese made with vegetarian rennet, making it suitable for vegetarians.

Blue de Graven is perfect on a cheese board featuring only Dutch cheeses, alongside varieties such as Gouda or Tynjetaler. Serve with grapes, red wine or a fine glass of port.

English blue cheeses

Blue Stilton

Blue Stilton is one of the most famous blue cheeses from England. This creamy white cheese is fully veined with blue mould and has a velvety, slightly crumbly texture. The natural rind is edible.

During maturation, the cheese is pierced with long steel needles, allowing the mould to spread throughout the cheese. This creates its powerful and complex flavour.

Huntsman

Huntsman is a unique combination of Double Gloucester and Blue Stilton. The blue cheese is pressed between two layers of Double Gloucester, resulting in a creamy exterior and a spicy core.

Shropshire Blue

Shropshire Blue is a creamy blue cheese with a striking orange-brown rind, created using the natural colouring annatto. The cheese matures for approximately 10–12 weeks and has a bold, spicy flavour. It is also vegetarian.

Buying blue cheese

Whether you prefer a mild blue cheese or a boldly spicy variety, our range offers blue cheeses for every enthusiast. We cut our cheeses fresh and package them carefully to ensure optimal quality.

Frequently asked questions about blue cheese