This Dutch masterpiece is a gourmet cheese that has won many European Gold Medals. The cheese has a pure, rich walnut buttery flavor. Its firm texture is perfect for grating over pasta, and good to savour with a glass of wine or port.
Slow and careful ripening by 5 master cheese makers develops its unique character and flavor. The result is an outstanding cheese with a buttery flavor and firm sliceable texture. This cheese is ideal for cooking, melting or grating.
The cheese is made with a unique culture which is owned by the Westland family in Holland.
Recipes using Old Amsterdam
1. With parsnips in season at the moment, this Parsnip Bake with Old Amsterdam is a perfect fit for a late January supper.
2. Cheese Lollipops – a different way with cheese. Ideal party pieces, or a fun way to get children eating cheese with relish:
Slice Old Amsterdam Cheese as thin as possible. Cut the shape you fancy for the lollipop. Place shapes on a baking parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave a space between each to allow for melting spread. Insert a kebab stick about 1/3 into each shape. Heat in a hot oven for about 9 mins. Lollipops will become crisp after cooling down.
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This post was written by Vandy on January 26, 2010
