Neal's Yard Appleby's English Farmhouse Cheshire

A bright cheese with a juicy acidity and a characteristic crumble. Aged for around 3 months, when its character is fully formed but still milky fresh.

Country of Origin: UK
Milk Type/Treatment: Raw Cow
Rennet Type: Animal

The Flavor Experience

A well-balanced raw milk cheese boasting rich mineral flavors upfront, a juicy acidity and the succulent yet crumbly texture that is so characteristic of a classic Cheshire.

The Story

Appleby's is the only raw milk, clothbound, farmhouse Cheshire still in production, despite this once being the most famous of all British cheeses. Since 1952, the Appleby family has been making Cheshire cheese at their dairy farm, Hawkstone Abbey Farm. Sarah and Paul Appleby are the third generation at the farm, with Paul heading up the cheesemaking. Theirs is the last remaining producer of raw milk, clothbound, farmhouse Cheshire being made in England: quite something when you consider there were once two or three thousand Cheshire producers and that Cheshire played a central role in the heritage of British cheese.

Usage Tips

Melt Cheshire cheese on top of bacon and make a sandwich between slices of thick, buttered bread.