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(based on 16 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.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Photo depicts whole 10 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the half pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 16 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Durable(3), Firm(4), Flavorful(11), Good value(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(8), Melted(5), Salads(5), Sandwiches(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Simple tastes(4)

Basiron - 5 Stars

By Culinary

from Bridgeport, CT on 6/21/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

A spectacular cheese and a delightful selection for the table and kitchen.

This cheese is great as an appetizer and was served in this early Summer with Budweiser Beer with natural lime flavor(BL).

I also sliced the cheese and used it in my recipe of chicken cutlets stuffed with salami. The salami and a slice of swiss cheese were folded into the chicken cutlets. The cutlets were topped with the sliced basiron cheese and baked at 400 F for 45 minutes. The melted basiron cheese with the pesto flavor combined with the chicken cutlet wrap is really tasty and enjoyable!

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Tags: Made with Product

Wonderfully Unique Cheese

By Dave

from Frederick, MD on 4/2/2009

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

I found this to be a very flavorful cheese. Be warned, however, that the less adventurous may be put off by the vivid green color.

Tastes like summer!

By SuzEQ

from "Lakes Country" MN on 1/30/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

I just love it straight from the package, as a snack in itself. It's flavor is fairly intense, so don't use it with a more delicate-flavored dish as the cheese may overpower it. Tastes very "from-the-garden" fresh, so it works well in a salad.

My personal favorite!!!

By Loretta

from Batavia, IL on 12/30/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

First, I should mention that I love pesto. People either love or hate basil so their love of this cheese will be based on how they like that taste. I personally can't get enough of it. Love the flavor, love the color. Didn't know this type of cheese existed. However, now that I tried it, I am a fan for life. Unbelievably good taste. Will be ordering and reordering.

Beautiful and creative

By Annamaria

from Cedar Falls, Iowa on 12/29/2008

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

The basil is amazing in flavor and color. Gouda receives it so well.

Not worth the price

By Jerry

from san diego, ca on 9/3/2008

Pros:

Inmatterial

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

This is not the stinky cheese it was advertised to be.I was greatly disappointed.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Fabulous

By Rottmom from Chicago suburb on 5/23/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

I discovered this cheese in Amsterdam two months ago and I love this cheese! It's great by itself and wonderful melted down to sauce consistency in a little olive oil and poured over fettucine. The perfect marriage of pesto and cheese. The color is a "show-stopper." [...]

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

Creamy, a little bland

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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!

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

Comments about Basiron Pesto (Gouda with Pesto):

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!

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