Product Reviews and Ratings - Holland - Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto) from igourmet

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Holland

This cheese is every bit as good as it sounds! Basiron is a creamy-tasting, gouda-style Dutch cheese jazzed up with pesto. Perfectly balanced and extremely addictive, this glitzy cheese "shows off" for Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, or almost any occasion. Its ingredients include pasteurized cow's milk, vegetarian rennet, and pesto (basil and garlic). It has 50% fat in dry matter and is aged approximately 5-6 weeks for a firm, yet youthful texture. The Veldhuyzen family in Holland, whose cheese making tradition dates back to the 1800s, makes a variety of innovative cheeses.

Although Basiron is a show stopper on the cheese board, its festive color is always ready to complement a tray of vegetables or equally colorful cheeses such as red-waxed gouda or edam. For a bright and flavorful dish with a twist of flavors, shred Basiron over gnocchi or pasta smothered in your favorite pasta sauce.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 10 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
Suitable for vegetarians.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

An excellent addition to any platter

By Jan from Georgia on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese adds a different color and flavor to a cheese platter. It is a hit with anyone who enjoys basil and cheese. Who wouldn't?

Great Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By Sushiqueen from Oregon on 10/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A fun cheese that melts very nicely and made the best grilled cheese sandwich!

Almost a Dutch version of Sage Derby

By D. M. Wolford from Morgantown, WV on 5/25/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A unique and unexpected flavor! For those who’re dissuaded by the idea of a strong pesto, there’s but a subtle hint of garlic, done just right.

A real gem

By Mighty M from FL on 3/17/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a real find for paninni fans. It also adds color (all natural) to cheese trays. Try it on crackers or fresh crusty bread topped with pine nuts; enjoy it in cheese dips and salads; sprinkle it on hot/cold penne pasta - add sun dried tomatoes and olive oil for a tasty and colorful dish. You can't go wrong with this cheese.

Basiron Pesto

By Frommajulio from San Clemente on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a remarkably popular cheese w/ friends and family--all generations love. If you can work basil into a St. Patrick's menu, it would be perfect.

SUCH A GREAT CHEESE!!!

By Christy from Berlin, CT on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Great to melt in chowders, Great with crackers, Wonderful melting cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese has an AWESOME, original zesty taste... everyone who has tried it, LOVES it!!

Over the Moon!!!

By Cat from San Diego on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Delectable, Durable, Good Value, High Quality, King of Cheeses, True pesto flavor

Best Uses:

Melted on crostini, On its own, Top with bruschetta

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This unbelievably delicious cheese has wowed everyone I served it to. It's heavenly enough to be a slice of the moon - and what a gorgeous color!! Nice texture and out-of-this-world flavor!

MMMMmmmmm

By Sue from Mahwah on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I ordered this for a Super Bowl Party. Everyone loved it and wanted more immediately. We just served it with crackers, but it would be amazing on pasta. Imagine the best pesto you've ever tasted, but in a more substantial form. It had a wax layer that was a little hard to remove, but so well worth it. Now my friends can't wait [...] to order it for themselves!

Creamy

By Tina from Mojave desert on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Creamy, a little bland

Customer Reviews about the Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto) at igourmet