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Cheese, Germany
In the Alpine valleys of southern Bavaria, elderberry bushes (Sambucus nigra) herald summer's arrival with huge clusters of delicate, sweetly scented white flowers. By mid-September, the flowers mature into heavy clusters of purple-black berries. For centuries, local farmers have used the entire bush - flowers, bark, berries and leaves - as a source of food, for remedies for colds, and to counteract the effects of the cold, dry Alpine climate on tender skin.
Elderberry Cheese or Holunder Cheese - Holunder is the commonly used word for elderberry - is seasonal. It blends natural ingredients in a deliciously innovative way. The fresh, rich milk of cows that have grazed throughout the summer on the wild herbs and flowers carpeting Alpine pastures is combined with yogurt and the juice of elderberries to produce a fruity, creamy cheese with a pronounced aroma.
Pair this burgundy-shaded cheese with a glass of medium-dry white wine and experience the taste of ripe elderberries which, this way, reaches its full extent.
- Made from unpasteurized 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.
best at room temp
By rmckee
from Brewster, WA on 12/26/2007
from Brewster, WA on 12/26/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Semi-soft
Cons:
A bit smelly
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre, Snacking
Describe Yourself:
Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Elderberry Cheese (Holunder):
This cheese was smelly on opening, but improved after being trimmed. The flavor of the elderberries was best at room temperature. My family found it a bit too strong for them. I liked it best on thin-sliced, crusty bread. It was good on cream crackers, too.