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Cheese, Belgium
This aromatic cheese from Belgium is a very popular dessert cheese in Northern Europe. Its flavor is reminiscent of a good German Limburger, with a less strong but still pungent odor. Matured in a natural manner, each wheel of Pere Joseph sits for over a month in a ripening cave before a brown paraffin rind is applied to stem the aging process. Pere Joseph melts well and adds a lot of flavor to the foods to which you apply it. With 52% butterfat, it has a creamy, satiny body that is slightly salty and a bit sharp. Like many other things that are Belgian, this cheese is part French, part Dutch and part German. We find the combination to be tantalizing and recommend this cheese to those who like it strong.
- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.3 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Flavorful(3), Rich(3)
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre(3)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(3)
Stinky Cheese fans rejoice
By Sue
from orlando, Florida on 4/1/2009
from orlando, Florida on 4/1/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Pere Joseph:
This has just enough fragrance that is combined with an incredibly creamy richness that is unmatched. This is the BEST cheese for grilled cheese and melted cheese dishes A must try.
Great stinky cheese
By mlankton from Red Oak, IA on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Pere Joseph:
Really good eating cheese. Not as strong as Mortbier, maybe not as complex as Chimay, but wonderful and heartily recommended.
wonderful full flavored cheese
By Julyboy from Endicott, NY on 6/30/2008
Pros:
Flavorful, Pungent, Rich
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Pere Joseph:
Wonderful full and strong flavor that is just great by itself or with crackers and fruit.