Everything about Beaufort Cheese totally explained
Beaufort is a hard, somewhat sharp
cheese made from cow's milk and is similar to
gruyère. It is produced in the area around
Beaufort located high in the
French Alps in the
Savoie region of
France. It is this high altitude that imparts Beaufort with a unique flavor.
There are three varieties of Beaufort:
- Beaufort de Savoie (or summer Beaufort)
- Beaufort d’alpage (made in chalets in the Alps)
- Beaufort d'hiver (winter Beaufort)
Preparation
Beaufort cheese is prepared using 11 liters of milk for every 1 kg of cheese desired. The milk used in one variety comes from the
Tarentaise or
Abondance cows that graze in the Alps. First, the milk is heated and then the cheese is cast into its molds, pressed, and slated. The prepared cheese must then age for 6-12 months, or even longer, in a cool mountain cellar. During this period, the cheese takes on its yellow color and acquires much of its flavor.
Taste and texture
Beaufort cheese lacks holes yet is similar to
Gruyère,
Comté,
Fribourgeois or
Emmental. However, it's often considered even superior in taste. Beaufort also has a very distinct aroma reminiscent of the pastures on which graze the Tarentaise and
Abondance cows, which provide the cheese's milk.
Beaufort is commonly used to make
cheese fondue because it melts easily. One of the few cheeses that go well with white
wine, Beaufort is often enjoyed with
salmon.
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