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Bleu De Bresse Cheese

Penicillium roqueforti Allergens: Milk
Bleu De Bresse Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine French
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's Milk

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A rich, creamy, and mild French blue cheese with a bloomy white rind, often described as a cross between Brie and a blue.

Sensory Profile

TasteMildly Piquant, Creamy, Mushroomy, Sweet, Buttery
TextureSoft, Gooey (at room temp), Smooth, Bloomy rind
AromaMilky, Earthy, Mushroom, Slight Pungency
AcidityLow-Medium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories330 kcal
Total Fat28 g
Saturated Fat17 g
Trans Fat1.4 g
Cholesterol85 mg
Protein19 g
Total Carbohydrate1.5 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium450 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium70 mg

Chef’s Secret

Let Bleu de Bresse come to room temperature for at least an hour before serving to fully appreciate its creamy texture and complex flavors.

Substitutions

Best Match

Cambozola

1:1

German cheese, very similar creamy texture and mild blue flavor with a bloomy rind.

Gorgonzola Dolce

1:1

Creamier and milder than traditional Gorgonzola, closer to the texture.

Brie (with a hint of blue)

1:1

For texture, but lacks the blue flavor. Could add a tiny bit of stronger blue.

Saint Agur

1:1

Another creamy, mild French blue, often a bit saltier but still very approachable.

Buying Guide

Ensure the rind is intact and the cheese has a slight give; avoid hardened or excessively ammonia-smelling cheese.

Flavor Pairings

Baguette Pears White Wine Fig Honey Roasted Chicken.