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Buy the French Raclette on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 24 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

The world's most famous melting cheese, Raclette is made in the Alps on both sides of the French-Swiss border. The French version is perhaps a bit softer than Swiss Raclette, but the two taste very similar. Raclette has a semi-soft interior dotted with small holes and a rosy inedible rind. Eaten as a table cheese, Raclette has a smooth, creamy taste that is neither too salty nor sharp. However, our French Raclette tends to have a strong, pungent aroma that is not for the timid. This cheese is traditionally melted (a half wheel is placed in a fireplace, then the melted top surface is continuously scraped off) and layered atop boiled potatoes, pickles, fresh vegetables and sliced meats. Check out our recipes and try it for yourself!

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 12 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 French Raclette

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 24 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(8), Delicate(3), Firm(3), Flavorful(14), Good value(5)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(3), Melted(19), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Frequent diner(10), Health conscious(5), Simple tastes(4)

Excellent cheese

By Sue in Colorado

from Boulder CO on 1/19/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I just bought a raclette oven and these cheese is amazing.

French Raclette - Supreme

By Connecticut Yankee from Bridgeport, CT on 1/12/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I used this product as an Hors d'oeuvre at the Christmas and New Year's Holidays and found it to be supreme. When I had some left in the refrigerator post holidays, I used it in an original recipe: Chicken Breast Raclette with Capers. The melted French Raclette on the roast chicken with the capers and the caper brine captured the essence and aroma of the cheese.

Rich

By Katshrnk

from Provo, UT on 1/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

Great in Italian dishes

So much fun with the Raclette Grill

By Steph from Charlotte, NC on 12/28/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

It's great with the Raclette Grill. We used to eat raclette every week back in France, during winter time. We really enjoy the Raclette melted on potatoes, prosciutto, ham, cornichon, viande de grison, soucisson (salami).

i would buy it again

By mimi

from kansas city,kansas on 11/13/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Delicious, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

we did a "raclette" with the raclette grill from France.

MMMMMMMMMM Raclette

By BROISGOODONOV from NEW YORK on 5/19/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

If you have never had this then I urge you to try it. I got hooked on Raclette some years ago while living in Europe. I have purchased raclette locally from high end grocers but nothing compares to the raclette you get from igourmet.

Excellent Raclette

By Chris

from Miami Beach, Florida on 4/21/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Love good cuisine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I really love Raclette. It is a great cheese that melts very easily. I melted it on toast, or just sliced it for sandwiches. If you melt it, try to spice it up a little by adding black pepper and/or Parpika powder before serving.

Will order this one defenitly again.

French raclette

By spark from New York, NY on 4/9/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth, Yummy

Cons:

never enough

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

yummy cheese, always great for parties.. one bad thing ebout it is that there's never enough! for the few times that we did raclette, everyone really enjoyed it!

Would buy this product again

By MizGriz

from New York, NY on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Cons:

A little salty

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

Great melted cheese to serve over potatoes, broccoli, cured meats, cornichons and pearl onions. Product arrived cold and well refrigerated.

Just what I wanted

By Kajonesmo

from Brighton Mo on 1/2/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

My family first experienced the fun of Raclette in France this Summer. I searched high and low for Raclette cheese. Other cheeses melt fine but it's best with the proper Raclette Cheese. It really made our Holiday parties perfect.

Just as good as the Swiss Raclette chees

By Fran from Hilton Head Island South Carolina on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Pungent

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I use the cheese in the raclette machine

French Raclette cheese

By Oliver from Albuquerque, NM on 9/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, traditional raclette dish

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

an excellent cheese for a traditional Raclette dish for sharing with friends

fabulous

By BILL THE COOK

from CARLSBAD, NM on 8/24/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicious, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Any time, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

This is a fantastic cheese for serving anytime or just a quick snack

Perfect for Raclette set

By Jason from Rocky Mount, NC on 7/3/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

This French Raclette is perfect for melting using a Raclette set. The strong flavor is excellent.

distinctly proper cheese flavor

By Pecos Bill

from Carlsbad, NM on 5/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Exciting, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Gourmand, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I love it, not to most american's taste (many don't seem to have any). Keep it up

"Raclette Night" a success!

By SaraSmile

from Brewster, NY on 5/8/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I got 2 lbs of this cheese for 4 people and it was MORE than enough ... we tried our new Raclette grill and everyone loved it and the cheese. We also tried the French Cornichons with the cheese and they were remarkably delicious! I would definitely order again!

Don't be fooled by the aroma!

By Scruffy the Uffy

from Columbia, MD on 3/8/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

Some may be initially put off by the pungent aroma, but, it has very little to do with the rich, smooth, and mild nutty taste.

The cheese is one the great melting cheeses and ranks with vacherin and gruyere.

Highly addictive!

Best Raclette Yet!

By pm cheese lover from Denver, CO on 3/4/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Melted

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

My husband doesn't think Raclette is quite pungent enough, but when eaten with other strong cheeses, its subtle flavor it welcome. Of course it is even better melted served with crepes.

Great melting, good favor

By The Rev from Lake City, Iowa on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Best Uses:

Raclette

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

Great melting quality for Raclette and keeps well. Smell is strong but favor is great

outstanding product and delivery

By mr from Massanutten, VA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Comments about French Raclette:

used to bring a whole cheese back from Europe. Now I no longer need to! Thank you!

Very good

By Breizhad from El Paso on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, Very good taste

Cons:

Sides greasy when cutting

Best Uses:

Great raclette cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

The cheese tastes really good and IS real raclette cheese. It was a little greasy on the sides but I just cut them off before warming it. [...]

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so dang good

By K$ from Kansas City, MO on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

On crackers for the brave, Raclette machine melting

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

I've had this product in the region of France it is made and I've had it here in the states. What came to my door tasted like what I had in the Alps. Awesome!

Fantastic!I keep on buying it over&over

By Rosina from Marietta, GA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

Absolultly! I will recommend it to any raclette lover! Super cheese very tasty and melts awesome! Try it!!!

very good product smooth and creamy

By K.C. DUB from Tampa on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value

Best Uses:

Melted, With steak

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette:

This is a good quality cheese. It was shipped to us and arived in very good condition. We have tried the Swiss Raclette and the French. We prefer the French. It has a smooth texture when melted and is not salty like some. It seemed a little high priced but with the excellent service I received over the phone and very fast shipping, made up for the price. I have searched the whole U.S. over the internet for Raclette and finally after all the searching I came back to the very first web site I found selling French Raclette

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