Cookbook:Gruyère Cheese
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Gruyère is a variety of cow's milk cheese.
Characteristics
[edit | edit source]Gruyère is a hard yellow Swiss alpine cheese made from cow's milk.[1][2][3] The dry rind is light brown and dimpled.[2][4] The inside is creamy and fruity but slightly salty,[1][3] with a flavour that varies according to age. It is often described as creamy and nutty when young,[2][5] becoming with age more assertive, earthy, and complex.[3] When fully aged (five months to a year) it may have cracks and crystals that impart a slightly grainy mouth feel.[1][2]
Selection and storage
[edit | edit source]Store gruyère cheese in the fridge, well-wrapped to prevent drying and absorption of off odors, where it will keep for several weeks.[4]
Use
[edit | edit source]Gruyère is generally known as one of the finest cheeses for baking, having a distinctive but not overpowering taste. In quiche, Gruyère adds savouriness without overshadowing the other ingredients. It is a good melting cheese, so particularly suited to fondues.[1][3][5] It is also traditionally used in French onion soup, as well as in Croque Monsieur, a classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich.[1] It is a fine table cheese, and when grated, it is often used with salads and pastas. It is used, grated, atop Le Tourin, a type of garlic soup from France which is served on dried bread.
Substitution
[edit | edit source]While the substitution will not be perfect, you can use other hard yellow Swiss or alpine cheeses if you cannot get access to gruyère.[3][4] Emmental, Jarlsberg, and Comté are examples of these.[3][6]
Recipes
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ a b c d e The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) (2011-09-13). The Professional Chef. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-42135-2.
- ↑ a b c d "What is Gruyère AOP?". www.cheese.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ a b c d e f "What Is Gruyère Cheese and What Does It Taste Like?". Allrecipes. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ a b c "Gruyere | Description, Origins, & Flavor | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ a b "Gruyère: A Nutty, Melty, Swiss Cheese That Is Great for Making Fondue". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ "Gruyere | Everything you need to know about Gruyere cheese | Castello | Castello®️". www.castellocheese.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.