Neufchâtel
Heart-shaped French cheese
Neufchâtel is a soft, creamy French cheese from Normandy, similar to cream cheese but with a slightly grainier texture and tangier flavor.
It's traditionally shaped into hearts, especially for Valentine's Day.
American Neufchâtel is a lower-fat cream cheese substitute: I use Neufchâtel instead of cream cheese in my cheesecake.
Moderate in intensity
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- mushroomyResembling fungi in taste
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- saltyTasting of brine
creamy · buttery · rich · delicate · subtle · smooth · spreadable · velvety
Northern French coastal region
- FranceWestern European republic
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- AOCOrigin designation abbreviation
- appellationName or title given
designation · protected · certification · tradition · artisanal · farmstead · regional · authentic
Matured by surface mold
lactic · rindless · fresh · unpasteurized · raw milk · cow's milk · farmhouse · wheel
Elongated crusty loaf
- crusty breadBaked good with firm shell
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- fruitEdible plant ovary
- pearTapered sweet fruit
apple · fig · honey · walnuts · charcuterie · wine · cider · salad
Love and its excitement
- ValentineThird-century Roman martyr
- loveIntense fond attachment
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
sweetheart · gift · presentation · iconic · distinctive · weddings · anniversary
mild
Moderate in intensity
salty · creamy · buttery · rich · delicate · subtle · smooth · spreadable · velvety · silky
Normandy
Northern French coastal region
- FranceWestern European republic
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- AOCOrigin designation abbreviation
appellation · designation · protected · certification · tradition · artisanal · farmstead · regional · authentic · heritage
soft-ripened
Matured by surface mold
fromage · lactic · rindless · fresh · unpasteurized · raw milk · cow's milk · farmhouse · wheel · log
baguette
Elongated crusty loaf
- crusty breadBaked good with firm shell
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- fruitEdible plant ovary
pear · apple · fig · honey · walnuts · charcuterie · wine · cider · salad · endive
romance
Love and its excitement
courtship · sweetheart · gift · presentation · iconic · distinctive · weddings · anniversary
Neufchâtelaged cheddar
Long-matured cow's milk cheese
Parmigiano-Reggiano · hard cheese · aged cheese · Manchego · Gruyère
NeufchâtelLimburger
Aromatic soft cheese
Gorgonzola · Stilton · blue cheese · stinky cheese · Münster