List of German cheeses

List of German Cheeses

Germany, known for its rich culinary heritage, is home to a wide variety of cheeses. This article provides a comprehensive list of German cheeses, each with its unique characteristics and regional origins.

Cheeses

Allgäuer Bergkäse

Allgäuer Bergkäse is a hard cheese made in the Allgäu region of Germany. It is typically aged for 7 to 18 months and has a strong, tangy flavor.

Allgäuer Emmentaler

Allgäuer Emmentaler is a type of Swiss cheese produced in the Allgäu region. It is known for its large holes and mild, nutty flavor.

Bavarian Blue

Bavarian Blue is a creamy, blue-veined cheese from Bavaria. It has a mild flavor with a slight tang.

Butterkäse

Butterkäse, or "butter cheese," is a semi-soft cheese with a buttery flavor and texture. It is popular for its mild taste and versatility.

Cambozola

Cambozola is a combination of French soft-ripened triple cream cheese and Italian Gorgonzola. It is known for its creamy texture and mild blue flavor.

Handkäse

Handkäse is a sour milk cheese from the Hesse region. It is traditionally formed by hand and has a strong, pungent aroma.

Limburger

Limburger is a semi-soft cheese known for its very strong smell. It originated in the historical Duchy of Limburg, which is now divided among three countries: Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Quark

Quark is a type of fresh dairy product. It is similar to cottage cheese and is often used in baking and cooking.

Tilsit

Tilsit is a semi-hard cheese with a medium to strong flavor. It originated in East Prussia, which is now the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia.

See also

• List of cheeses
• List of cheese dishes
• Cheese making

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