What is Cheddar?
A classic British cheese ranging from mild and creamy to mature, sharp and crumbly, depending on age.
Somerset / England, United Kingdom
cow
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Origin, protection and character
Cheddar comes from United Kingdom, especially Somerset / England. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
PDO for West Country Farmhouse Cheddar
3 months to 2+ years
How to serve Cheddar
sandwiches, gratins, cheese boards, sauces, pies
Good food matches
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
