Lutjewinkel 1916

Made with pasture milk and a traditional recipe

This Lutjewinkel 1916 cheese is produced using high-quality pasture milk, giving it a full and creamy flavour. Crafted with care for cows and nature, the cheese is made according to a traditional recipe – pure, honest and rich in taste.

Which Lutjewinkel 1916 suits your taste?

The range offers different flavours and maturations – from mild and creamy to firm and robust. Ideal for sandwiches, cubed on a cheese board, or used in cooking.

Lutjewinkel 1916 Tasty & Light 35+

Tasty & Light 35+ has a lower fat content while maintaining the characteristic flavour of Gouda cheese. Its young, creamy and light taste pairs easily with more pronounced ingredients. It slices beautifully and melts smoothly – perfect for a grilled cheese sandwich or oven dishes.

Lutjewinkel 1916 Refined & Creamy

Looking for a bit more depth? Refined & Creamy is an excellent choice. This semi-mature cheese develops more character through longer ageing, while remaining smooth and creamy in texture.

Lutjewinkel 1916 Rich & Creamy

Rich & Creamy lives up to its name with a rich, full flavour. Although semi-mature, the proteins at this stage have not yet formed crystals, making it easy to cut into cubes and shave into slices. A true all-round Dutch cheese.

NH Lutjewinkel 1916 Spicy and Creamy

If you enjoy a more pronounced cheese, NH Lutjewinkel 1916 Spicy and Creamy is a perfect match. Softer than aged cheese, yet more intense than a semi-matured variety – nicely balanced with a creamy bite.

NH Lutjewinkel 1916 Robust and Creamy

For lovers of aged cheese, NH Lutjewinkel 1916 Robust and Creamy offers a powerful, robust flavour. The long maturation results in a firmer texture and a distinctive, savoury bite – a favourite among cheese enthusiasts.

Lutjewinkel 1916 Intense & Royal

Intense & Royal is a long-aged speciality with a deep, crumbly texture and bold flavour. Matured for years, this cheese delivers a strong character and rich aroma – perfect for true lovers of aged Dutch cheese.

It’s not without reason that their cheese is considered to have the best quality and richest flavor of all cheeses in the world. All cheeses age naturally in wooden shelves, and flavored at the exact right time. With a surprisingly rich taste palette, there’s a variety for every cheese lover. In Lutjewinkel they make soft, young cheeses, as well as intense aged varieties.

Lutjewinkel young and semi matured cheeses

The original Lutjewinkel 1916 48+ (young) cheese is officially recognized as a regional product. This means that it’s only allowed to be made by cheese masters in Noord-Holland. This way they can assure you a traditionally produced cheese, made by true specialists. The cheese is made of high quality meadow milk (just like all of the other varieties), which gives it its characteristic creamy taste.

The Lutjewinkel 1916 Lekker & Licht 35+ (Tasty & Light) contains a lower amount of fat, but still has the characteristic taste of Gouda cheese. The light and creamy taste makes it easy to combine with other foods. Since the texture is quite soft, it’s easy to slice up, for example to put on toast or a sandwich. Last but not least, it melts quickly, and is therefor suitable for grilled cheese sandwiches and as a topping on pizza’s and oven dishes.

Are you looking for a cheese with a bit more spice? Then the Lutjewinkel 1915 Verfijnd & Romig (refined and creamy) is the one for you. This mature cheese has aged longer, and has therefor a more intense, rich taste, but is still very creamy. Even though it is a mature cheese, the proteins have not crystallized yet, which is why it’s easy to slice or to cut into cubes.

Lutjewinkel aged cheeses

If you prefer a fine aged cheese with a salty, spicy taste, the Lutjewinkel 1916 Pittig & Romig (Spicy & Creamy) is the right pick for you. It’s softer and milder than regular aged cheese, but spicier than a semi matured cheese.

Last but not least we have the Lutjewinkel 1916 Robuust & Romig (Robust & Creamy) cheese. This is an intense cheese with a firm bite and strong aroma. It’s dry, hard texture makes it easy to grate, and incorporate in salads or pasta dishes.

Which Lutjewinkel variety is your favorite?

What is Lutjewinkel 1916 cheese?

Lutjewinkel 1916 is a premium Dutch Gouda known for its rich taste, creamy texture and traditional production. It represents authentic Dutch cheesemaking with a distinctive character.

Flavour and maturation

Lutjewinkel Gouda develops deeper, more complex flavours as it matures. Depending on the age, it can be mild and creamy or more intense and full-bodied.

Discover more Dutch cheeses

Explore the full cheese assortment or try our Beemster cheese for another authentic Dutch flavour.

Frequently asked questions about Lutjewinkel cheese