Soft Cheeses (2024)

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Soft Cheeses? ›

Common types of soft cheese are feta, Brie, ricotta, cream cheese, Camembert, Chevre, Roquefort, and gorgonzola, and – of course – cottage cheese. All these cheeses have a special tangy creaminess that no other food imparts. Soft cheese is un-ripened cheese made by coagulating casein (milk proteins) with acid.

Common types of soft cheese are feta, Brie, ricotta, cream cheese, Camembert, Chevre, Roquefort, and gorgonzola, and – of course – cottage cheese. All these cheeses have a special tangy creaminess that no other food imparts. Soft cheese is un-ripened cheese made by coagulating casein (milk proteins) with acid.

Traditional Mozzarella

Its shape, packaging and shelf-stability aren't its only differentiators, however. Unlike fresh mozzarella, traditional mozzarella's texture is firm instead of soft; its flavor is saltier thanks to added sodium; and its lower moisture content makes it more meltable.

Semisoft cheese list includes such varieties as Roquefort, mozzarella, Stilton, manchego, Gorgonzola, provolone, Gouda, Edam, São Jorge cheese, and many others.

Dairy products

Don't eat mould-ripened soft cheese, such as brie, camembert and chevre (a type of goat's cheese) and others with a similar rind. You should also avoid ricotta, feta, mozzarella, bocconcini and blue-veined cheeses. These may contain listeria, which can get in during the manufacturing process.

Butterkäse contains around 50% butterfat, and due to the combination of the high fat content and its short aging process, it takes on a butter-like flavor, even though it doesn't really contain butter.

While mozzarella has a more delicate taste and a more elastic texture, burrata is softer and more flavorful – but also, due to the cream, higher in calories.

What is Provolone? Provolone is the fruit of devoted artisanship and total dedication to a single craft. Spun from stretched curd and initially too soft to place on shelves, this semi-hard cheese is known to take on a wide range of shapes and sizes.

A soft cheese is made without pressing the curd to squeeze out the whey, or milk liquids, resulting in a cheese with higher moisture content. Soft cheeses are only slightly aged or not aged at all, giving them a softer texture but a shorter shelf life.

What cheese is white and gooey? ›

Mozzarella is a versatile and delicious cheese with its milky flavor and gooey texture.

Here are some of the different cheeses you'll find in this category: Brie and Camembert: These two cheese names might sound familiar—their rich, mild, and creamy appeal make them among the most popular cheeses for serving at parties!

Mascarpone. Mascarpone is a type of cheese that originated in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. It's made from cow's milk and has a rich, sweet, buttery, and slightly tangy taste with a spreadable and creamy texture. Mascarpone is famously used to make tiramisu.

There are two types of Swiss soft cheeses: white-mould cheese and smeared soft cheese. White-mould cheeses have a white and edible rind, while smeared soft cheeses are washed with brine, which gives them a brownish rind. Vacherin Mont-d'Or is an excellent example of this last type of cheese.

What is Monterey Jack? Monterey Jack cheese is an American semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a mild, buttery flavor and a pale-yellow color with a compact and supple texture.

Parmesan cheese has a hard, gritty texture and is fruity and nutty in taste, and it is mostly consumed grated over pastas or used in soups and risottos although it can also be eaten on its own as a snack.

Cheddar is one of a family of semi-hard or hard cheeses (including Cheshire and Gloucester), whose curd is cut, gently heated, piled, and stirred before being pressed into forms. Colby and Monterey Jack are similar but milder cheeses; their curd is rinsed before it is pressed, washing away some acidity and calcium.