gruyere
Melty Swiss wheel
Gruyere is a firm, pale yellow cheese originally from Switzerland, known for its nutty, slightly sweet flavor that intensifies with age.
It melts smoothly, making it essential for fondue and French onion soup: The recipe calls for a cup of shredded gruyere.
The cheese develops small holes during aging but fewer than Swiss cheese.
Nutty holed cheese
- racletteCheese scraped when molten
- fontinaItalian melting cheese
- fromageCheese, in French
- alpineOf high elevations
nutty · holey · artisanal · pasteurized · curds · rennet · whey · rind
Eccentric or almond-flavored
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- butteryRich like a spread
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
tangy · sweet · complex · rich · creamy · salty · aromatic · pungent
Broiled, cheese-topped broth bowl
- croque-monsieurFrench toasted ham sandwich
- quicheCustard pie, often cheesy
- gratinBaked dish, browned crust
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
soufflé · cordon bleu · tartine · au gratin · casserole · topping · baked · broiled
emmental
Nutty holed cheese
alpine · nutty · holey · artisanal · pasteurized · curds · rennet · whey · rind · wedge
nutty
Eccentric or almond-flavored
umami · tangy · sweet · complex · rich · creamy · salty · aromatic · pungent · sharp
French onion soup
Broiled, cheese-topped broth bowl
- croque-monsieurFrench toasted ham sandwich
- quicheCustard pie, often cheesy
- gratinBaked dish, browned crust
béchamel · soufflé · cordon bleu · tartine · au gratin · casserole · topping · baked · broiled · golden
raclette
Cheese scraped when molten
molten · creamy · stretchy · bubbling · dipping · kirsch · wine · pot · warm · bread cubes
maturation
Process of becoming complete
reserve · vintage · rind · crystals · firm · crumbly · intense · developed · cured · wheels
- Swiss cheesesemmental, raclette
- dairymilk, butter, cream, yogurt, sour cream
- Cheesescheddar, brie, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella
- cheese shopvendor, stall, buyer, wheel, wedge
- cheeseboardbrie, cheddar, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella
- European foodbaguette, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, croissant
gruyereVelveeta
Smooth processed cheese product
Cheez Whiz · spray cheese · processed cheese · American cheese · cheese product
- Gruyere cheeseHard Alpine dairy product