What Is Cheshire Cheese?
Cheshire cheese is a young, crumbly cow’s-milk cheese that comes from Cheshire County in England. Available in white, red, and blue varieties, it is one of the oldest cheeses made in England and has been produced in the same region for hundreds of years. Now available all over the world, Cheshire cheese is semi-firm and though it is easily crumbled for serving or addition to salads and other dishes, it has a smooth velvety texture that can melt on the tongue. Somewhat similar to cheddar, it has a taste and quality all its own, and pairs well with certain white and red wines. Though modern Cheshire cheese is typically only aged about six to eight weeks, in the past these cheeses would sometimes be aged somewhat longer to make them more resilient to travel and storage. With the advent of faster transportation methods and cold storage, Cheshire cheese could be sold younger and kept fresh for eating and serving. This allows the cheese to be softer, yet still firm enough for easy slicing an
