- TextureSemi-soft
- FlavorButtery, tangy
- Pairings
Celebrating Wisconsin's farm-to-table tradition
What is farmer's cheese? True to its name, farmer's cheese began as a simple cheese made in a farmhouse. (So did pretty much all cheeses, actually.) What's known as “farmer's cheese” varies worldwide from fresh/soft to semi-soft; in America it tends to be pressed cottage cheese (unripened curds). Wisconsin Farmer's Cheese is similar to Havarti, but typically lower in fat. It has a smooth, supple texture with a buttery, slightly acidic flavor.
Farmer's Cheese Uses
Slice for sandwiches; shred into potato dishes and casseroles; cube for snacks.
Cheesemaker
Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy
Pairings
| Wine: | Beaujolais, Champagne, chardonnay, moscato, pinot noir, riesling, rosé |
| Beer: | Pilsner, saison ale, sour ale, stout, weiss bier |
| Foods: | Apples, butter crackers, poultry (chicken/turkey), dried fruits, eggs, grapes, ham, nuts, peaches, pears, plums, rye bread, seafood, summer sausage, tomatoes, vegetables, water crackers, whole grain or wheat breads or crackers |