Since 8000 BC when cheese was first discovered, it’s been a product that has made the world to love and admire it. Mixture of pure milk and other unique ingredients, cheese has been a tremendous creation for our existence through mastering ever going manufacturing techniques. As ancient Greeks said, “Once you try the cheese, it is impossible to ever forget the taste of it.”
From hundreds of unique cheeses that exists nowadays, it is hard to pick one and call it the best. However, it is very possible to name top ten cheese that everybody agrees are the most famous among others.
Here are top ten cheese that I think is the most wanted among gourmets.
- Camembert.
It is known as one of the most popular French cheese types. As it is known this name was given by Napoleon who liked it so much. Going back to the history, Camembert was and still is one of the best, naturally ripped cheese. Its texture and taste are very creamy and buttery with salty and often garlicy tints. It is mostly served with dry meat, such as turkey, red semi-dry wine, and honey. However, it is known that Camembert pairs the best with apple cider.
- Bleu Cheese.
This is a name generally for aged cheese that has blueish veins in its texture. This is because different ingredients are injected into the cheese to give it distinctive taste and look. Blue (bleu) cheese’s texture and taste due to its curing period in caves, are very different from other types. mostly salty and sharp taste cheese is served with sparkling wine and appetizers, due to its unique aroma.
- Asiago
This cheese originally comes from Italy and traces back hundreds of years. Based on aging period its texture varies from softy to firm and crunchy. Also coloring changes from white to dark yellow as it ripens over time. Its unique dry and chew texture make the cheese a great ingredient for salads, soups, sauce, and such. It is great with sparkling wine, as well.
- Gouda
This is one of the most known cheeses in the United States. Originally comes from Dutch and is only made from cow’s milk. Gouda cheese are producing differently, but two major types are originally aged with golden texture and smoked Gouda that has dark yellow/brownish color. Both types are perfect compliments with food, wine, and various jams.
- Pecorino.
The name represents all cheese made in Italy originally made from sheep’s milk. These cheeses shaped like a drum, are aged for years and varies by smell, taste, and texture based on the age. Older the Pecorino crumblier it is. These are perfect compliments to salad, soups, and pastas. Best beverage pairings dry red wines.
- Brie.
Known as “queen of cheeses” comes from region of France, Brie. This is one of a kind of creamy cheeses that is made from cow’s milk. Often served with red wine, nuts, and dark chocolate. It is known that this cheese was favorite product for French kings.
- Cheddar.
Originally coming from England, village of cheddar, it is most wanted cheese type in U.S. it is known that in terms of production its number one in the country and has most varieties in its arsenal. Cheddar cheese history comes from 12th century and up until now proudly holds leading position in the market. Major characteristics of cheddar cheese is its unique coloring and sharpness that differentiates from any other cheese. For the best taste it should be served with apple, cider, or nuts.
- Parmesan.
This is made from dry cheeses coming from Italy. also known as “the king of cheese” Parmigiano Reggiano and other dry shredded cheese make this product unique with its dry salty taste. Often used in various salads, served with sparkling wine, and dark chocolate.
- Provolone
This cheese is also originated from Italy made from cow’s milk has been around for many decades, as well. It is made from stretched cured aged in different ways based on the regions and cow’s milk. It is famous for its stretchy texture and salty taste. Mainly served with cold cuts, wine, and fruits.
- Mozzarella.
This is one of the most well-known cheese in the world. Originally coming from Italy is made by small pieces of curds added cold water. This cheese is used in various way as in foods and dishes, as well as for pizza making and salad dressing. Known for its stretchy texture is served as fresh like and tastes best when it is newly made
