Gruyere

Gruyère

Gruyère is a popular Swiss cheese. This cheese is made exclusively from raw cow's milk, to which it owes its fine structure. The cheese is named after the Gruyère area in Switzerland. The first Gruyère cheese was made in this region around 1115. Gruyère cheese nowadays has a protected title. This means that this cheese may only be produced in the original Gruyère area. In addition, all Swiss cheesemakers must follow the traditional production process, so that all Gruyère cheese continues to meet the highest quality requirements.

The Gruyère cheese is known for its special taste. It is a sweet cheese, but has a salty aftertaste. The taste of Gruyère largely depends on how many months the cheese has matured. If the cheese has matured for less than 5 months, it has a creamy structure and a nutty taste. Has the cheese matured longer? Then the structure is drier, and the cheese gets a spicier taste. Not sure which flavor you like best? Don't hesitate to try out several types of Gruyère cheese: both the young Gruyère and the somewhat longer matured cheese.

Different delicacies

Gruyère cheese is very popular because the cheese can be used for making many different delicacies. Gruyère is also known as one of the tastiest dessert cheeses. These are cheeses that are often consumed after dinner. For example, think of the cubes of cheese on a cheese board. Its distinctive taste makes it easy to combine Gruyère with other flavors, such as fruit and nuts. It is perfect on a snack or cheese board. Gruyère is not often used as a sandwich cheese, with the exception of toasted sandwiches. Gruyère is very easy to melt due to the soft structure of the cheese. The cheese is not only used for preparing toasted sandwiches, but also for preparing lasagna and cheese fondues.