Was ist Roquefort Cheese?
A rich, tangy, and crumbly blue cheese made from sheep's milk, distinguished by its intense flavor and characteristic blue veins.
"The intensely flavorful blue cheese that commands attention, offering a perfect balance of saltiness, tang, and creaminess."
Technical Metrics
Fat Content
~52% (dry matter)
Origin Region
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France
Ripening Period
3-5 months (in caves)
Geheimtipp des Chefs
Let Roquefort come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving; this enhances its creaminess and allows its full flavor profile to emerge.
Wie man Roquefort Cheese auswählt & lagert
- Look for a moist, creamy texture with well-distributed blue-green veins.
- Avoid dry, crumbly, or overly ammonia-smelling pieces.
Womit passt Roquefort Cheese gut zusammen?
- Pears
- walnuts
- honey
- fig jam
- red wine
- steak
- salads
- port wine.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie schmeckt Roquefort Cheese?
Pungent, salty, tangy, creamy, sharp
Wie wählt und lagert man Roquefort Cheese?
Look for a moist, creamy texture with well-distributed blue-green veins. Avoid dry, crumbly, or overly ammonia-smelling pieces.
