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Vegetarian Stilton Cheese

Lactis blumenfeldii (starter cultures) Allergens: Milk
Vegetarian Stilton Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine British
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk, Vegetarian Rennet, Penicillium roqueforti cultures

What Is Vegetarian Stilton Cheese?

A traditional English blue cheese made with vegetarian rennet, known for its strong, pungent flavor and crumbly texture.

What Does Vegetarian Stilton Cheese Taste Like?

Vegetarian Stilton Cheese has a salty, pungent, creamy, umami, sharp, spicy taste with earthy, mushroom, pungent, ammonia (mild) aromas.

Taste
Salty, Pungent, Creamy, Umami, Sharp, Spicy
Texture
Crumbly, Creamy, Moist
Aroma
Earthy, Mushroom, Pungent, Ammonia (mild)
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories380 kcal
Total Fat32 g
Saturated Fat20 g
Trans Fat1 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Protein22 g
Total Carbohydrate0.5 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium600 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium80 mg

Chef’s Secret

Allow Stilton to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance its complex flavors and aroma.

Vegetarian Stilton Cheese Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Vegetarian Stilton Cheese is Vegetarian Gorgonzola, used at a 1:1 ratio. Italian blue cheese with similar pungency and creamy/crumbly texture.

Substitutes for Vegetarian Stilton Cheese with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Vegetarian Gorgonzola Best 1:1 Italian blue cheese with similar pungency and creamy/crumbly texture.
Vegetarian Roquefort 1:1 Stronger, sheep's milk blue cheese (ensure vegetarian rennet).
Blue d'Auvergne 1:1 French blue cheese, milder but still characteristic blue notes.
Feta Cheese 1:1 For a salty, crumbly texture in salads, lacks the blue funk.

How to Choose & Store Vegetarian Stilton Cheese

Look for a moist, not dry, texture and a pleasant, pungent aroma.

What Pairs Well With Vegetarian Stilton Cheese?

  • Port wine
  • Pears
  • Walnuts
  • Celery
  • Honey
  • Steak.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vegetarian Stilton Cheese taste like?

Salty, Pungent, Creamy, Umami, Sharp, Spicy Earthy, Mushroom, Pungent, Ammonia (mild)

What is a good substitute for Vegetarian Stilton Cheese?

The best substitute is Vegetarian Gorgonzola (1:1). Italian blue cheese with similar pungency and creamy/crumbly texture.

How do you choose and store Vegetarian Stilton Cheese?

Look for a moist, not dry, texture and a pleasant, pungent aroma.

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