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Buy the Esrom on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 14 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Denmark

The Danish Cheese Institute rediscovered this old recipe in 1951. Previously known as Danish Port Salut, it is now named Esrom, after the monks who made this forgotten cheese in Esrom Monastery. Made from partially skimmed cow's milk, it is slow ripened with starter cultures for 10 - 12 weeks. Esrom has an orange, semi-hard rind that has been rubbed with brine during the aging process. Its interior is semi-soft with a supple texture and irregularly shaped holes. It is full-flavored with a big, rich, pungent aroma and becomes spicier as it ages.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 3 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.

More information for the Esrom

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 14 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Complex(6), Creamy(6), Firm(3), Flavorful(10)

Best Uses:

After dinner(7), Hors d'oeuvre(7), Melted(4), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(9), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(3)

The worst cheese I have ever eaten

By FranRose from Monterey, CA on 2/4/2010

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Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

I had never had this cheese before and wanted to try a new Danish cheese. I love Havarti. My daughter and I gagged and spit this cheese out. It must be an acquired taste that we won't be acquiring....

Piece of Esrom sent

By Suanne

from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on 7/2/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

You sent me the heel

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

I am NOT happy as a new customer that you sent me the heel of the Esrom. You cannot serve a heel piece to guests. I had to cut it off. By the time one cuts it off, the piece of cheese looks raggedly because it is soft. It also weighs less than paid for. Some people like the heels of cheese.... they can request them. I am very disappointed in your decision to send it.

Good, not great!

By Dutch cheese lover

from Watsontown, PA on 3/27/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful

Cons:

Difficult to slice Soft

Best Uses:

Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

Normally I love this cheese, but this time the cheese was so soft it was difficult to slice with a cheese plane. I had to use a knife and the slices were not as thin as I like.

Will buy again

By Dutch cheese lover from Watsontown, PA on 2/20/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Too good

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

Love a thin slice on buttered toast/muffin in the morning.

Best cheese in the world

By Sven from Danmark

from Northeast Pennsylvania on 1/18/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

First tried in Danmark in the 50's. Grandparents bought it from "Oste Larsen" delivered by horse and wagon to the house in Helsingor DK. My prefered way to enjoy Esrom is on a roll with butter plenty of Esrom with a cup of tea any time of the day. Sadly the market that I got it from no longer carrys it, They never said why, but I suspect its short shelve life.

My favourite cheeze

By paul the sandman from Mount Jackson Virginia on 12/22/2008

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

Many people do not like the aroma but it tastes wonderfull.
The German version is inferior to the Danish version in my opinion,

Delicious

By Desertrat

from Desert Southwest USA on 11/15/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

Ripens very quickly

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

cook, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

This is a lovely, assertive cheese that explodes with flavor in your mouth. I recommend it to anyone who likes bold flavors. If you like American cheese, this is not the cheese for you because of Esrom's robust flavor. As other reviewers have said, it is very hard to find in the U.S. I like it with a hearty rye bread - but I also like it all by itself. Esrom is great with fruit, too. It does ripen very quickly at room temperature, so it is wise to cut off the size piece you can eat in a day or two and keep the rest of the Esrom in the refrigerator.

Old World Flavor

By Cat

from Port Angeles, WA on 9/13/2008

Pros:

Complex, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

This is a very powerful cheese, probably not to everyone's taste, but if you like European style strong cheeses, this one's great. It's very hard to find anywhere else.

It's addictive!

By Ron

from Swedesboro, NJ on 6/1/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Ripens quickly

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Snack with bread and wine

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

Very hard to find in the U.S. Probably because it ripens quickly and will spoil if kept too long.

VERY flavorful

By Facie from Baltimore, MD on 4/9/2008

Pros:

Firm, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

My husband is Danish and adored this product. We have been looking for it here in the US and finally found it here....Love Igourmet! Great as an hor's d' with cheese, w/ a panini or after dinner w/ fruit..

Pungent and rich!

By grace garland

from Hixson, TN on 11/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

I had eaten this in Germany on a trip and was glad to be able to find it here.

I could overdose on this cheese

By Lisa from Roswell, N.M. on 9/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

A huge chunk on a fork, Flash broiled on rye, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Adore any cheese, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

discovered esrom while stationed in Germany, never stopped adoring in. Flew home once for a visit carrying 5 lbs. (in the cabin...)

A 'strong' cheese with wonderful taste

By Jay

from Atlanta, GA on 9/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

Used to enjoy this cheese often, particularly at breakfast during business trips to Denmark...had forgotten the name until I saw it in your catalog. Have now ordered it twice, and given it as a gift to others who like strong-flavored cheeses. The cheese you shipped is absolutely delicious and tasted exactly as I remembered it. I often serve it on toast or an english muffin with breakfast (and whenever I think of it) now! [...]

For a little adventure

By lmb

from Rome, New York on 7/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Esrom:

Smooth and creamy on the tongue with a moderate pungent after-kick

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