Product Reviews and Ratings - USA - Bel Paese from igourmet

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(based on 6 ratings)

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Here by popular demand, we bring you Bel Paese. Invented in Lombardy in 1929 by the Galbani Cheese Company, Bel Paese (Italian for "beautiful country") is now made in Wisconsin. Dante used the phrase "Bel Paese" to describe Italy, which inspired Galbani's name for this Italian-style cheese. It is a semi-soft, uncooked, pressed pasteurized cow's milk cheese with a wax rind. Made in small discs, it is a pale, creamy yellow, and has small holes within its texture. Bel Paese has a mild, buttery flavor, similar to mozzarella but with more body and tang. A versatile cheese, Bel Paese is suitable for cracker-snacks or as a dessert cheese. It also melts well, making it perfect for casseroles or pizza. Savor Bel Paese paired with a light Chardonnay.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5 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.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Flavorful(3), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3), Simple tastes(3)

Loved it

By Robin

from Minot, ND on 4/3/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bel Paese:

Tasty & creamy

A Strong Version of Mozarella in Flavor

By Robin from Minot, ND on 3/26/2010

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bel Paese:

It tastes and has the texture of an aged mozarella--I'd prefer to get more extraordinary cheeses next time

Great cheese!

By Ivy from King, NC on 4/6/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bel Paese:

My husband and I have frequent "diners" with only cheese, crackers and wine. We love to mix different cheese types and textures, and we loved Bel Paese because is semi-soft and has a buttery texture. We paired it with a Tempranillo wine.

Dessert a la Bel Paese

By Debbie the Nurse from Bucks County, PA on 12/20/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bel Paese:

I served the Bel Paese as a dessert cheese with chutney and Parmesan cheese crackers. My guests raved about the divine flavor combination. The cheese itself would have sufficed.

A good mild cheese

By philliplebeau

from Decatur, Alabama on 8/16/2008

Pros:

Good Value

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Snack or after dinner wit

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bel Paese:

This is a good but not outstanding soft mild cheese.
Not bad as a snack with crackers and wine or after dinner.

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Bel Paese Cheese

By Buffalo Man from Orange City Florida on 7/7/2008

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bel Paese:

I started using Bel Paese on a cruise ship in 1982. It has been my favorite ever since.
It is soft and just as expected, we use it for snacks on crackers or finger it for other uses.

Customer Reviews about the Bel Paese at igourmet