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(based on 7 ratings)
Located in: Cheese, Belgium
Difficult to find in the United States, this spicy jewel of West Flanders is crafted with full-cream cow's milk following an ancient tradition of Bourgogne. The name Wynendale is undeniably linked to medieval Burgundian history. Wynendale Castle, amid the mysterious woods and the green pastures of Flanders, was referred to as the "castle of delight" by Burgundian Dukes. A delicacy, this cheese is ideal for dessert or a luxurious snack.
  • 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 7 reviews)
86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Creamy(5), Flavorful(5), Rich(5), Smooth(4)
Best Uses:
After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(4)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(4), Health conscious(3)
 
What's that smell?
By Rip from Illinois on 2/5/2010
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful
Cons:
Extremly pungent
Best Uses:
Melted, Melted with Apples
Describe Yourself:
Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

The taste was fairly good if you could get past the smell. Tough to get the smell off your fingers even after washing your hands. It seemed to be more palatable melted or used as an apple dip.

 
A Great Cheese Selection!
By CulinaryVerified Reviewer from Bridgeport, CT on 4/7/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Complex, Flavorful, Rich
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

I purchased this cheese for the first time and it is a suberb selection as an appetizer or after dinner cheese. I also used the Belgian Wynendale cheese to prepare a broccoli au gratin dish by melting the cheese in a saucepan, adding 50% cottage cheese, and ground sage seasoning. Combined with bread crumbs and added to the trimmed broccoli prior to baking.

The au gratin was super and the Belgian Wynendale added a unique flavor to this popular vegetable dish.

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Broccoli Au Gratin with Belgian Wynendale Cheese

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't Pass This One Up
By Desertrat from Desert Southwest USA on 10/3/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Assertive, Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Sandwiches, With bread
Describe Yourself:
Cheese Lover, cook, Foodie, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

What a superb cheese this is! It has a lovely texture that softens deliciously on the tongue and gives a burst of flavor. I did not find this a particularly pungent cheese. I would say it is just right for anyone who wants cheese that has real depth of flavor and character. This is one of my family's top favorites from Igourmet and we will certainly be ordering it again. We eat it during our meals as well as afterwards. It is good with bread and with fruit, particularly pears and apples, also with nuts. I highly recommend this cheese to anyone who likes flavor in food.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best cheese in the world?
By Cheese snob from Athens, GA on 12/19/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Delicate, Rich
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

Several reviewers comment on the pungency of this cheese, which has me a bit puzzled. Yes, it smells a little, but certainly not overwhelming. Before eating, let this cheese warm up to room temperature, and you will be able to taste one of the most complex, yet subtle, cheeses you have ever had. And surprisingly enough the flavor keeps getting more intense as you eat it. In my opinion, perhaps the best cheese I have ever had. Oh, and my wife definitely agrees!

 
Unusual flavor
By HHH from Bozeman,Mt on 11/29/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Pungent, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

Good size for a group,serve with pears and apples

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Flavor surprise
By PeterVerified Reviewer from Westford, MA on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

Fantastic cheese. The smell puts you off, but the smell gives no clue to the fine and wonderful taste of this cheese. Especially worth while if you aren't partial to smelly cheeses.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not for the faint hearted
By Bob from Oxford, MI on 8/9/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth
Cons:
Overripe
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Health Conscious, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Belgian Wynendale:

Strong taste and smell for those who like this kind of cheese.

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