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(based on 12 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Poland

This smoked cheese comes from Mragowo, the northeastern-most part of Poland, home to the Mazurian Lake district. A longtime summer resort area for well-to-do Poles, Mragowo is also noted for its lush farms and robust dairy production. Damski, which is naturally smoked over wood embers, is a semi-soft variety with a pleasant, sweet flavor combined with the typical qualities of any smoked cheese. Its burnt rind and smoky aroma make it one of our favorite specialties from Poland.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
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.

More information for the Damski

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

90% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Flavorful(4), Good value(5), High quality(3), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Melted(6), Sandwiches(5)

Very hard-working cheese

By cheese lover

from New York, NY on 2/8/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

This cheese is lovely melted over eggs; it adds that special "other" delicious, lightly smoked, flavor. I would not use this cheese by itself; to me, it is best used as addition to egg dishes, pasta dishes. I add it to sauted breaded tomato sliced - it is a dinner by itself. I might add that I ordered this cheese as an afterthought, having tasted it in Poland.

The Best Smoked Cheese I EVER Had!

By John The Guru

from Hawaii on 1/5/2009

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Pros:

Complex

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

I eat cheese every day. Yes, every day. I probably have tried most that are sold at iGourmet and the best smoked cheese being sold here is Damski, without question. Its use is unlimited, but the most memorable has been on a pizza for me.

I've reordered

By Chris

from Moseley, VA on 11/8/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Just a bit of a bite, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

A piece of Damski with a glass of wine after dinner--bliss! A favorite I expect to reorder repeatedly.

Smoooth

By Froggie

from Louisville,KY on 12/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth, Tangy

Best Uses:

Burger topping, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches, With hotdogs

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

This is very flavorful cheese. Great on crackers.

Damski Very Good

By Billie Bear from Salem, OR on 11/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smoke is curious, This cheese is very good

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Self indulgent cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

The smoke flavor in this cheese is just right. It is different than anything I had previously tasted

very nice

By dendelacroix

from west virginia on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Cheese lover and cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

the smoked flavor was a little too strong for me at first. but after i got to the interior, i really liked this cheese. the flavor is a little like an edam. the texture is smooth. it goes nicely on a pizza.

Good Stuff

By Greymon from Sac Ca on 8/5/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

Nice Smokey flavor

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Value, Processed Cheese?

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 3/1/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

This is a mild semi-soft cheese that you could feed to your kids without hearing complaints. It has a nice smokiness but a weird texture that might come from processing. It melts like processed cheese -- no oiliness or separation. It actually tastes better melted. You could put it in grilled sandwiches or macaroni and cheese.

I would not serve this to guests and especially not to gourmets. Great price, though.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

soft taste, in Poland is called Edamski.

By teresa from CT on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality, Milky and nutty soft tas

Best Uses:

Cubbed for lunch, Slice on bread

Comments about Damski:

Delicate, full bodt taste, with little nutty aftertaste. Never dry and spongy.

For those who like smoky cheeses

By Cheesebot from Baton Rouge, LA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

We opened this cheese and couldn't stop eating it!

"This is a great product"

By N.P. from Pennsylvania on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Damski:

I first tasted Damski cheese while visiting Poland 10 years ago. I'mthrilled that I can buy it [...], which I've been doingfor a couple of years now. This isa wonderful cheese that tastes great.

Fantastic!

By Peter from Wisconsin on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Comments about Damski:

Lovely, as described

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