BLOSSOMS CHEESE | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

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Unser lactose-free Blossoms Cheese gains its mild-spicy aroma through meticulous manual care and treatment with a special spice-flower blend.

Base price: € 26.51/kg

Fresh shipping | every tuesday

No artificial colors/flavors

No fillers

Gluten free

BLOSSOMS CHEESE | Wonderfully harmonising blossom enjoyment guaranteed | Lactose-Free Sliced Cheese from Hay Milk | PREMIUM Cheese with 45% F.i.D. fresh from the cheese wheel, cut from the cheese cellar

Cheese refined with herbs, known as “affinage,” is very popular today. Our Flower Sliced Cheese features a delicately smooth texture and a wonderful cheese aroma.

While herb- and spice-infused cheeses are trending, our Flower Cheese remains true to a purist tradition comparable to the “beer purity law.

Cheeses with spices mixed into the cheese dough usually do not develop cheese flavor through elaborate aging. Therefore, spice blends are often used.

Our excellent sliced cheese impresses with its delicately smooth texture and a delightful aroma reminiscent of a flowering meadow and fresh hay.

The uniqueness of this cheese lies in its production: Only the edible cheese rind is carefully treated with a specially selected flower-tea blend. This blend harmonizes perfectly with the fine cheese, giving it a mild, aromatic flavor profile.

The cheese itself remains free from any additives or spices, preserving the pure, natural taste of high-quality Alpine milk.

The result is a sliced cheese that stands out with its fine, harmonious composition. The flowers release their aroma in the rind, making the cheese smell like a blooming Alpine meadow. Its flavor remains mild and balanced, without being overwhelmed by too many flavors.

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Lactose-free flower cheese: In our hay milk cheese, natural milk sugar is broken down by lactic acid bacteria, resulting in lactic acid and an exceptional taste and aroma.

The sliced cheese is also lactose-free, making it accessible to those with lactose intolerance without compromising on taste.

The edible cheese rind of Blümlekäse is refined with a special tea blend, giving the cheese wheel a lovely appearance and a delicate flavor.

BLOSSOMS CHEESE | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

This cheese represents the highest quality and a conscious return to traditional cheesemaking, where natural flavor is at the forefront. This creates a product that not only impresses with its aroma but also with its purity and simplicity.

Our Bregenzerwald Blümlekäse sliced cheese is a delight for anyone who appreciates the pure taste of high-quality cheese. Its flavor is mildly aromatic, and the spices used develop their aroma, creating entirely new flavor combinations.

With Blümlekäse from cheese maker Christof Schneider, you have a special type of cheese in your hands. The basis of Berchtold’s Blümlekäse consists of the best sliced cheese wheels from various selected Bregenzerwald dairies. These are then transferred to the cheese cellar of the Berchtold family where their care and maturation begin.

Our flower cheese gains its delightful flavor through careful manual care, and its rind is coated with a special herb blend. Its cut surface is creamy white with a beautiful firm dough.

Our flower cheese belongs to the family of our spicy cheeses in our shop overview.

Characteristics of Flower Cheese

This fine cheese with a melting, smooth texture and occasional cherry-sized holes is a special treat. Its mildly spicy flavor and medium-firm texture make it a regular favorite among locals and guests alike.

The distinctive characteristics of Chili Cheese are largely influenced by the high-quality Alpine milk and the unique Vorarlberg Alpine flora, resulting in the cheese’s special quality.

A maturation period of a full 3 months allows the aroma to fully develop.

BLOSSOMS CHEESE Wheel | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

Historical Background of Vorarlberg Cheese

Cheese has been produced and matured on Alpine and valley dairies in Vorarlberg since the early 20th century.

The production method of “fat cheese” (as opposed to lean cheese like Sura Käs in Montafon) originally came from Switzerland and quickly spread through the Bregenzerwald.

The sliced cheeses are made from natural (non-thermized, pasteurized or centrifugally purified) raw milk (hay milk) with at least 45% F.i.D.

Due to small-scale farming, which provides the raw material, and the Alpine dairy tradition, the artisanal production and traditional care of high-quality cheese have been preserved to this day.

Further details on sliced cheese can be found at Wikipedia.

BLOSSOMS CHEESE | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

Holes in Flower Cheese

The smooth dough of Blümlekäse has cherry to hazelnut-sized holes.

BLOSSOMS CHEESE | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

The Flower Cheese Rind

The Blümlekäse is a sliced cheese with tea coating on the outside and has an edible rind.

BLOSSOMS CHEESE | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

Storage and Maturation of Flower Cheese

The sliced cheese is aged for approximately 10 weeks in the maturation cellar, then the flowers are added to the cheese to fully develop their aroma.

Special Quality Features of Our Sliced Cheese and YES, the rind is flavorful and fully edible

  • The cheese rind forms when the cheese wheels are dipped in a iodine-free salt bath after shaping.
  • The salt bath promotes rind formation and protects against bacteria. Depending on the type of cheese, the wheels remain in the salt bath for varying durations.
  • The salt extracts water from the cheese wheel. Afterward, the wheels are regularly treated with iodine-free salt and brine until fully matured.

Flavor Magic

The uniqueness of this sliced cheese lies in the flowers, which fully develop their aroma, giving the cheese a scent of flower meadows and fresh hay.

Flower Cheese Intensity

How mild or spicy is the cheese? We rate on a scale of 0 (mild) to 10 (spicy).

4/10

Flower Cheese Texture

How firm is the cheese? We rate on a scale of 0 (soft) to 10 (hard).

5/10

Flower Cheese Maturation Time

How long was it aged? We measure maturation from 1 to 12 months.

4/12

Additional Details on Hay Milk Flower Cheese

Character of Flower Cheese
Milk: 100% from silage-free hay milk
Cheese Type: Lactose-free sliced cheese (SK)
Maturation Type: Lactic acid and/or fermentation aging / surface aging in the cheese cellar with salt care + herb treatment
Cheese Flavor Profile: mild-aromatic
Aging Duration: Fully aged for 3 months
F.i.D.: at least 45%
Absolute Fat: approx. 30%
Allergens: No other allergens besides milk ingredients
Lactose: not included
Rennet: natural, animal rennet
Salt: iodine-free table salt
What characterizes the cheese – The Flower Cheese character? Cheese aroma paired with herbs and flowers. A unique taste experience!
How does Flower Cheese taste? The taste is mildly aromatic, and the flowers release their aroma, making the cheese smell like a meadow of flowers and fresh hay.
What is its texture? The texture is sliceable yet smooth
What is the color of Flower Cheese? Light yellow to yellow – depending on the season
What does the cheese dough smell like? Of flower meadows and fresh hay
What about the holes? Occasional cherry- to hazelnut-sized holes
How best to enjoy Flower Cheese? On a breakfast bread, with breakfast, or sliced for an evening meal.

  • This cheese is a centerpiece on cheese plates, snack boards, or open sandwiches.
  • The rind and spice blend are edible.
What indicates suboptimal ripening – lower quality? The cheese should be medium-firm, but not sticky.

For large pieces or a whole cheese wheel that you wish to store for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a cloth.

Take a clean cloth, soak it in salt water (just add a bit of salt), wring it out, and wrap the cheese with the damp cloth. Repeat this process every 2-3 days.

If the cheese becomes slightly white or develops spots, it is usually salt or protein that crystallizes due to temperature differences. These areas can be easily wiped off.

Using aluminum foil is possible (though we advise against it), if punctured with many small holes for airflow.

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GTIN

9120022282121

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Type of cheese

Austrian semi-hard cheese made from thermized, silo-free hay milk

Ingredients

Cow's milk, cheese-making, natural lab, iodine-free table salt

Additional Ingredients

basil, cornflower, garlic, marigold, oregano, rose petals, rosemary, thyme, wild garlic

Kind of cheese

Cheese maturing time

3 months

Storage conditions

Store refrigerated at +4 ° C to +8 ° C

Taste Intensity

mild

Nutritional value artisan blossom cheese

Allergen labeling and nutritional value table – according to the LMIV (EU No. 1169/2011).
100 grams of cheese contain:

F.D.M. approx. 45 %
Nutritional value 357 kcal/1482 KJ
Fat 26,1 g
of it saturated 21 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
of which lactose <0,1 g*
Protein 24,8 g
Salt 1,25 g

*Cheeses containing less than 0.1% lactose are defined as lactose free!

Frequently asked questions from our customers

  • Do I get the fresh alpine cheese delivery to the gram exactly?
    Naturally. But as the cheese is freshly cut down for each delivery, it is often not possible to exactly match the desired amount of cheese to 100%. If we do not have enough weight, we just add the missing piece.
  • How is the Alpine cheese packaged and how is it with the cooling?
    The cheese is airtight vacuum-packed. If necessary, the packaging is added during the warmer seasons cooling elements.
  • How long is the durability of the premium cheese?
    ‘The decisive factor is above all the temperature. If it is too warm, the cheese matures too fast. If it is too cold, the aroma suffers. If it is too warm, the cheese starts to sweat and gradually dries up. The cheese is ideally stored refrigerated (at about 8-12 ° C) for about 3 months and longer.
  • How long will it take for the cheese to arrive?
    The cheese is shipped with DPD and should reach every destination in Europe –  at the latest after 3-4 days after shopping. To Germany 48 hours.
  • Is there a minimum order quantity when buying cheese?
    Yes, every cheese type have a minimum weight. You can select different weights of each cheese.
  • Is there a maximum order quantity?
    Of course not. If you need a very large amount of cheese, that is not a problem and we will discuss it with you.
  • How much are the delivery or shipping cost?
    DPD helped us a lot. For Germany and Austria we can therefore offer a cheap national lump sum. All other shipping cost you can find under delivery cost.
  • In which countries can be delivered?
    Currently the delivery in the shop is only possible to Austria and Germany. On request we also ship to other countries.

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18 reviews for BLOSSOMS CHEESE | 100% mild and harmonious pleasure guarantee with unique flower character | Lactose-free DELUXE semi-hard Austrian cheese straight from the cheese cellar

  1. Avatar of Bernd Wössner

    Bernd Wössner (verified owner)

    Heavenly

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  2. Avatar of E.B

    E.B (verified owner)

    Consumed immediately 🙂

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  3. Avatar of Evelin

    Evelin (verified owner)

    A wonderful taste, no comparison to industrial cheese. It is spicy and really tastes of herbs. The cheese is eaten too fast.

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  4. Avatar of Michaela Köhler

    Michaela Köhler (verified owner)

    A delicate seduction – you can taste and smell the Alpine herbs – highly recommended!

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  5. Avatar of Erwin

    Erwin (verified owner)

    You can taste the flower in the cheese.

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  6. Avatar of Regina Marquardt

    Regina Marquardt (verified owner)

    The cheese is somewhat of fresh and aromatic.
    Impeccable packaging super fast delivery and a super customer friendly service !!!!!
    I can only warmly recommend

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    Manuela (verified owner)

    Very good cheese ordered again.

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  8. Avatar of Gabriele Baron

    Gabriele Baron (verified owner)

    A wonderful cheese – very harmonious. Always eaten too fast.

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  9. Avatar of Regina

    Regina (verified owner)

    delicious cheese, a high enjoyment

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  10. Avatar of Kathleen

    Kathleen (verified owner)

    Simply heavenly. I will order again.

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  11. Avatar of Hella

    Hella (verified owner)

    Just good and delicious!

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  12. Avatar of Thomas

    Thomas (verified owner)

    just a HAMMER cheese, tastes really good and very nature!

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  13. Avatar of Elke Schleif

    Elke Schleif (verified owner)

    The cheese is something for connoisseurs, you taste the nature, the flowers. An exceptional but delicious cheese. I will order again.

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  14. Avatar of Hella

    Hella (verified owner)

    Cheese with flowers around it, you can only enjoy!

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  15. Avatar of Michaela

    Michaela

    schade, dass der Käse so wenig Rinde hat 🙂 ein besonders leckerer Käse!

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  16. Avatar of Nane

    Nane (verified owner)

    fine taste. Something seems to have escaped me. cut off the rind …

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  17. Avatar of Dietmar

    Dietmar

    In addition to the mountain cheese one of my personal favorites. Especially to eat this cheese rind, gives another taste of pleasure on the palate. Just great!

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  18. Avatar of Melanie

    Melanie

    THANKS … for the cheese dream. I started with the blue cheese and now feeds myself so. Delicious! ? Happy New Year to you! LG, Mel

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