Product Reviews and Ratings - Denmark

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(based on 7 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.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Flavorful(4), Pungent(4), Rich(5), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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