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September 8, 2019

Eight Cheese Trends to Watch in 2019

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Let’s be clear: The most important trend for 2019 (and always) is eating delicious cheese, whenever and however you darn well please. But if you’re craving cheesy inspiration for the year, we’re here for you. Behold, the eight biggest cheese trends of 2019.

Hot Cheese

The hottest cheese trend of 2019? Hot, melty cheese! You’ve seen the raclette videos on social media. Now it’s time to take the melt one step further. Look for khachapuri, the Georgian bread boat filled with melted cheese, at Georgian restaurants and recipe blogs. And have you tried aligot, the dreamy, cheesy potatoes from central France?

Clothbound Cheddars

A major cheese trend to look for in 2019 is clothbound, the big guns of the cheddar family.

Clothbound cheddars are made in a slower, more traditional way, and their cloth rind allows the wheels to age for longer, gaining complexity as they go. U.K. versions like Mrs. Quicke’s, Montgomery’s, or the Isle of Mull are beefier and more horseradishy, whereas America-made Shelburne Farms Clothbound, Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped, or Flory’s Truckle tend to be nuttier and chicken brothy. The cloth rind usually adheres to the cheese with a bit of butter or lard; Caputo’s, a label from Utah, uses duck fat on its clothbound.

Cheese slice of Clothbound Cheddar.
Credit: store.shelburnefarms.org

Marinated Fresh Cheese

Aussies have been enjoying marinated feta for years — and, luckily, their incredible Meredith Dairy Feta is available stateside.

There are excellent American-made versions as well. California’s iconic goat cheese maker Laura Chenel has a line of Marinated Cabecou, including spicy and truffled options. The new Chevoo, also out of California, has a lovely lineup including dill pollen and garlic, Urfa chili and lemon, and, yes, an Italian black truffle flavor as well.
 
Jars of Smoked Salt & Rosemary Chevoo Marinated cheese.

I Can’t Believe It’s Brie

In the U.S., we’re used to Brie and Brie-style cheeses tasting like butter and white mushrooms. But what about broccoli and garlic? Or mustard and sautéed wild mushrooms? There’s nothing wrong with your basic buttery Brie, but trends are moving toward French preferences for bloomy rind cheeses with more personality. 

Gruyére and Her Sisters

We all know and love Gruyère, but why stop there? Gruyère is just one of what cheese people call “Alpine Style” cheeses, which have firm rinds, smooth pastes, and signature nuttiness. Impress your cheesemonger and delight your palate by trying one of Gruyère’s cooler cousins. Better still, they all melt like a dream.

Comté is a balanced and classic French cheese made in the Jura. L’Etivaz is only made in the summertime in Switzerland, when cows can feast upon mountain pastures, resulting in a beautiful and bonkers array of flavors. The fruity and stunning Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made in Wisconsin and is the most-award-winning cheese in American history.

Slices off a sliced cheese wheel
Credit: uplandscheese.com

Gjetost

Pronounced: “Yeh-Toast”
Flavors: Caramel, butterscotch, and more caramel

Rather than throwing out the leftover whey from cheesemaking, those genius Norwegians reduce it down until it becomes this wonderful sticky treat. Gjetost, which just means “goat cheese,” is in the “brunost” or “brown cheese” family, which is typically served in thin slices at breakfast with coffee, or during the December holidays with spiced fruit cake. We like it on a brunch cheese board, especially paired with apple slices.

Gjetost cheese by Ski Queen
Credit: murrayscheese.com

Unconventional Pairings

We’re never going to tell you that pairing cheese with your favorite wine and some water crackers is wrong. But some pairings that you may have thought were frowned upon are not only right, but real trendy right now.

Why not use chocolate as a cracker for your aged gouda instead of boring old baked grains? Potato chips are surprisingly wonderful to dip into your favorite gooey cheese, and gummy peach rings go weirdly well with fresh chèvre. Use your imagination!

Cultured Butter

O.K., so this one isn’t technically cheese, but while you’re serving your handpicked cheeses and fresh baguette, why not up your dairy game with some cultured butter? By “cultured,” we mean butter with cheese cultures added, which lend a light zip and beautifully layered richness.

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