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Thus, Mimolette was born. Aged Mimolette is a hard cheese that has the same texture and spherical shape as Dutch Edam, but with a natural rind. It is produced in nine pound spheres containing a bright orange interior. Because of its hue, it is sometimes called "Halloween Cheese." It tastes gloriously sweet, yet uncommonly tame for a French cheese.
Aged Mimolette, popular throughout France, is a dense cheese, hard enough to be grated. Enjoy it chunked or served with a hearty bread and fruit.
- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged for 12 months.
- Photo depicts whole 7 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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Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
It's a little bizarre to combine French cheese with an Italian classic but- I love to use Mimolette in my risotto. I can only describe it as a "gravy" taste. Rich and delicious. Just substitute it for the Parma cheese in the recipe or go 50/50. Verrrry good!! (BTW-Italia again in the World Cup 2010!)
from Athens, AL on 4/16/2009
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
Great on crackers, along with fruit as a appetizer. Just a nice, mild and tasty cheese. It was hard to cut and crumbled - but very good. Worth buying again.
from Connecticut, USA on 8/10/2008
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
Not a run to favorite, but good textural contrast bringer. After this softs are creamier etc etc.
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
This is one of my favorite cheeses to serve, because most people have not tried it before. It is a great cheese because everyone likes it. It has a flavor that seams to appeal to everyone, yet it is not ordinary.
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from Saint Paul, MN on 1/4/2008
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
Similar in texture and taste to parmesan. Very good.
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Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
The best! My family and I discovered this cheese when in France this summer! The flavor is complex. The texture is crumbly. It's just delicious!
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
please dont shy away because the name is unfamiliar. this cheese rocks! it was absolutely delightful and full flavored. Im in iraq and needless to say when it got here it was the highlight of my day.(ships long distances well)
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from Farmington, MI on 4/11/2007
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
This cheese is wonderful, and I'll certainly be ordering more. It is firm, but not hard, smooth and delicate in taste, but it holds its own on a cracker or other base. Would pair well with fruits.
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from Iowa City, Iowa on 3/23/2007
Comments about Extra Aged Mimolette:
I first learned about this cheese from a French friend of mine---she has her sister send it to her from France, as my friend lives here in the U.S. This is another of my favorite cheeses from France---a hard, flavorful, smooth, and colorful cheese, bright orange in color. I tend to prefer old, firm (hard) cheeses with lots of flavor to the soft, mild cheeses of the world---and mimolette is one of the best. Again, it has an edible rind and that is one of my favorite bits. This cheese is available in a "young" form that is not as hard and not as flavorful, but for those who enjoy a firmer, more robust-flavored cheese I suggest you try the "old" mimolette---it has more kick, and a firmer texture---it reminds me of a really good, hard cheddar cheese. This is a cheese that only gets better with age. I have let it age to the point of almost being unable to cut it with a knife and it is delicious even then. I recommend this cheese very highly to those who enjoy a firm, robust, flavorful cheese---especially good after supper for dessert accompanied by fresh fruit, particularly good with apples, pears, or peaches. You must try this cheese. Bon appetit!