How to Store Cheeses

We will start with several questions that you may have faced in your daily life when it comes to talking about cheese. What types of cheese are available in the market? How can I store them for a longer time? What can I prepare with cheese? Cheese plays a very important role in world gastronomy, especially in French cuisine, as its cheeses are internationally famous and classify types of cheese into families according to their production and content. However, regardless of countries and borders, we know that cheese can take center stage in dishes. That is why we have compiled a list of different types of cheese and how to preserve them for a longer time.   What are the types of cheese? There are several types of cheese, differentiated by their taste, appearance, aroma, and texture. In this list, we will categorize them by family so that we have a clearer idea of which ones we are buying. Additionally, we have some examples of all the cheeses that exist. 1. Fresh cheeses. Cottage, Ricotta. 2. Soft cheeses with moldy rind. Brie, Camembert, 3. Hard or semi-hard cheeses. Emmental, Gruyère, Gouda, Parmesan, Cheddar. 4. Blue cheeses. Roquefort, Gorgonzola. 5. Goat cheeses. Crottin de Chavignol, the most well-known for its designation of origin   How to store cheeses? The best way to store cheese is in a manner that allows it to breathe, so keeping it in an airtight container is not recommended. Fresh cheeses are the ones that last the least amount of time; it is best to consume them quickly. In contrast, hard cheeses tend to last longer in the refrigerator. You can choose a mold specifically for cheese and only use that container to store it. We recommend making holes in it if it doesn't have any, so the cheese can breathe. The best option is to keep it in a closed compartment in the refrigerator; some have a special section for butter, or the one for fruits and vegetables will also work. This way, the cheese can breathe without drying out. To enjoy a good cheese, it is best to buy the highest quality. The ones sold in supermarkets are industrial cheeses that do not have the characteristics of a real cheese; it is most advisable to go to a gourmet or specialty store where you can get recommendations for the best cheese according to your taste.   To serve it at the table: There’s nothing like gathering your friends to enjoy a nice wine with a cheese platter. We recommend using a special plate for cheeses and serving it with special knives for cutting. In the kits sold specifically for cheese, there is a utensil that ends in two points, which is used to serve the cheese that you cut on your plate since the fork should not touch the cheese. You can also prepare countless dishes with cheese, from savory to sweet, such as soups, salads, desserts, main courses, snacks, canapés, etc. And to unleash all your creativity, we list a series of dishes for you to start tasting the variety of cheeses that exist in different forms, flavors, and textures.   (it is important to click on the recipe title to see more preparation details) Cauliflower soup with gorgonzola cheese. A delicious creamy cauliflower soup with blue cheese for a cold day. Piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese. These tasty Spanish peppers are stuffed with goat cheese and seasoned with parsley, thyme, and sherry vinegar. They are delicious and very healthy. Individual jalapeño and cheese frittatas. These jalapeño and cheese frittatas can be served at brunch, buffet-style breakfast, or as a snack. Asparagus and gruyere cheese tart. This delicious asparagus tart with gruyere cheese is prepared in just 45 minutes. The flavors of gruyere cheese with asparagus and puff pastry go perfectly together! Brie cheese in puff pastry with apricot jam. This snack of brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry is filled with apricot jam, almonds, and dried cranberries. The combination of flavors is exquisite. Puff pastry with goat cheese and pine nuts. This delicious snack is very easy to prepare. The puff pastry is purchased ready-made at the supermarket and is baked with goat cheese, caramelized onions, jam, and pine nuts. Fettuccine with gorgonzola sauce. A delicious creamy pasta with a cream cheese and blue cheese sauce. Parmesan chicken. This recipe is great as it mixes everyday ingredients that we generally would not change. Strawberries with cottage cheese. A delicious dessert of strawberries with cottage cheese for family occasions. Emmental cheese bites. Enjoy delicious bites with dried tomato, serrano ham, and the best, a touch of emmental cheese to complement. If you want to know all the kiwilimón recipes that include cheese, click here