semi-soft
Between hard, squishy
Semi-soft describes a texture between firm and soft, most commonly applied to cheeses like Havarti or Gouda that yield to pressure but hold their shape when sliced: a semi-soft cheese that melts beautifully.
The term occasionally appears for other materials with similar give.
Mild, semi-soft American cheese
Bending under pressure
- suppleFlexing without damage
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- springyAble to rebound
- spongySoft and absorbent
cushiony · resilient · elastic · doughy · pliant · squeaky · sliceable · spreadable
Smooth and rich
- butteryRich like a spread
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- mildModerate in intensity
mellow · rich · silky · lush · unctuous · delicate · subtle · tangy
Growing older over time
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- culturesCollective human practices
- rindTough outer covering
washed-rind · bloomy · cellars · enzymes · bacteria · curds · fermentation · cave-aged
Monterey Jack
Mild, semi-soft American cheese
yielding
Bending under pressure
spongy · cushiony · resilient · elastic · doughy · pliant · squeaky · sliceable · spreadable · bendable
creamy
Smooth and rich
mild · mellow · rich · silky · lush · unctuous · delicate · subtle · tangy · savory
aging
Growing older over time
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- culturesCollective human practices
rind · washed-rind · bloomy · cellars · enzymes · bacteria · curds · fermentation · cave-aged · brine