5 Unusual British Cheeses You'll Want to Try
Do you think that British cheeses have traditionally been under-rated with many people in the UK buying cheeses from further afield in Europe?
Despite this, there are some brilliant cheeses, particularly from some of the smaller UK-based artisan cheesemakers that are intriguing and well worth a try. Consider getting an artisan artisan cheese delivery of some of the cheeses mentioned below if you fancy a ‘wedge of adventure’.
Warning: you might never be able to look at store-bought cheese the same way again. (Some of these cheesemakers are using traditional methods passed down from generations!)
1. Sticky Toffee Cheddar Cheese by The Great British Charcuterie Group (Shop now)
The Great British Charcuterie Group have outdone themselves with the Sticky Toffee Cheddar Cheese which will remind you of nothing so much as a delicious sticky toffee pudding! The cheese is infused with winter fruits, nuts and spices and has a real sweetness to it. First created in 2009, this cheese has garnered nine international awards in that time and is sure to be an unusual talking point at any house party or social gathering.
2. Black Charcoal Cheddar by The Great British Charcuterie Group (Shop now)
Black Charcoal Cheddar, created by Michael Lee in Yorkshire is the world’s first and only mature black cheddar. Local charcoal from the Featherstone mines in Yorkshire has been fully incorporated into the cheese to give it the soot-black colour. Others have added soot etc to their cheeses to darken them but none have captured the jet-black look of this Charcoal Cheddar. Despite the dark colour, this is a light and creamy mature cheddar with a wonderful smoothness to it.
3. Chuckles Celebration Cheese Cake by The Chuckling Cheese Company (Shop now)
So far we have had black cheese and sticky toffee cheese abut are you ready for a heart shaped Chuckles Celebration Cheese Cake? This unusual cheese is a three tiered cheese 'cake' perfect for a wedding or any other celebration with cheese lovers attending! So if you are looking for something new and exciting to challenge your taste buds, you might just have found it.
4. Lancashire Cheese Bomb Large by The Great British Charcuterie Group (Shop now)
The Lancashire Cheese Bomb Large, a remarkable offering from The Great British Charcuterie Group, is a true testament to the art of cheesemaking. Hailing from Lancashire, this famed Lancashire Bomb is a culmination of tradition and excellence. With a delightful creaminess and an incredible depth of flavour, this cheddar has been matured for over two years, and it's elegantly encased in a sleek black wax.
5. Cornish Yarg Nettle Wrapped Cheese 1kg by The Great British Charcuterie Group (Shop now)
The Cornish Yarg Nettle Wrapped Cheese, by The Great British Charcuterie Group, is a unique dairy treasure from Cornwall's Lynher Dairy. Creamy and delicately crumbly, this cheese is an exquisite blend of artistry and flavour. Wrapped in nettles, it matures with an edible, earthy rind that imparts a subtle, mushroomy taste. A fresh delight with citrus notes.
We hope we have piqued your interest and maybe given you some food for thought about your future cheese choices! If you're a cheese enthusiast, you'll be happy to know that we have narrowed down some great cheese choice below:
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