CREAM CHEESE | Lactose-Free Cheese from Hay Milk | 50% F.i.T. Cheese, Freshly Sliced from the Cheese Wheel
…. makes kids happy – and adults too.
The delicious cream cheese made from high-quality hay milk delights not only children but also the palates of adults. Its tenderly melting consistency and smooth texture with cherry-sized holes make it a treat for all ages.
What stands out about this cheese is the quality derived from hay milk, from cows traditionally fed on fresh grass and hay, giving the cheese a distinctively mild and natural flavor.
This feeding method contributes not only to the outstanding quality of the cheese but also to sustainable and eco-friendly production.
Lactose-Free Aged Cheese: The natural milk sugar in our hay milk cheese has been broken down by lactic acid bacteria. Result: lactic acid plus rich taste and aroma development.
Another advantage of this cream cheese is that it is lactose-free. This means that people with lactose intolerance can enjoy the mild flavor and creamy consistency of this cheese without worries.
Thanks to the use of hay milk and careful processing, this product is cherished not only locally but also among guests seeking the authentic taste of the Alpine region.
This cream cheese combines traditional taste with modern quality, offering a taste experience that delights young and old alike. A cheese that not only brings joy but also represents a piece of authentic craftsmanship.
- The cream cheese has a fine, buttery note on the palate and a cheese body known for its creamy, rich texture.
- It melts and flows gently, with a slight buttermilk touch.
Our cream cheese is part of our family of mild cheeses in our shop overview.
Characteristics of Cream Cheese
Cream cheese has been produced in the Bregenzerwald for many years and has become a favorite cheese for many enthusiasts.
Its soft, melting, and aromatic texture has gained a large following.
The distinctive qualities of cream cheese are shaped by the high-quality Alpine milk, its nutrients, taste, consistency, and the flora of the Vorarlberg Alps.
This results in the exceptional quality of Alpine cheese.
Historical Background of Vorarlberg Cheese
Cheese has been produced and aged in Vorarlberg on Alpine and valley dairies since the early 20th century.
The production method of “full-fat cheese” (as opposed to low-fat cheese like Sura Käs in Montafon) originated in Switzerland and quickly spread throughout Bregenzerwald.
These cheeses are made from natural (non-thermized, unpasteurized, or non-centrifugally purified) raw milk (hay milk) with a minimum of 45% F.i.T.
The artisanal production and traditional care of this quality cheese have been maintained by the small, family-run farms that supply the raw materials and the Alpine dairies’ tradition.
You can find more interesting details about mountain cheese at Wikipedia.
Cheese Holes in Cream Cheese
The cream cheese has occasional cherry-sized holes.
The Rind of Cream Cheese
The cream cheese has a yellowish rind.
Storage and Aging of Cream Cheese
The cream cheese is aged for approximately 3 months in the cheese cellar before it is ready to enjoy.
Special Quality Features of Our Cheese and Yes, the Flavorful Rind Is Safe to Eat
- The rind of cheese forms when the cheese wheels are submerged in a salt bath after shaping.
- The salt bath aids rind formation and acts against bacteria. Depending on the type of cheese, the wheels remain in such a bath for varying durations.
- The salt draws water from the cheese wheel. Afterwards, the wheels are regularly brushed with iodine-free salt & salt brine until fully matured.
Taste Magic
The unique quality of cream cheese is its melting behavior and mild, creamy cheese flavor.
Cream Cheese Intensity
How mild or tangy is the cheese? Rated on a scale of 0 (mild) to 10 (spicy).
2/10
Cream Cheese Texture
How firm is the cheese? Rated on a scale of 0 (soft) to 10 (firm).
3/10
Cream Cheese Aging Period
How long did the cheese mature? Rated between 1 to 12 months.
3/12
Additional Details about Cream Cheese from Hay Milk
Milk: | 100% from silage-free hay milk |
Type of Cheese: | Lactose-Free Semi-Hard Cheese (SH) |
Aging Type: | Lactic acid and/or fermentation aging / surface aging in the cheese cellar with salt maintenance |
Cheese Flavor Profile: | mild, smooth, tenderly melting |
Aging Duration: | 3 months |
F.i.T.: | at least 50% |
Absolute Fat Content: | approx. 30% |
Allergens: | No allergens other than milk components |
Lactose: | not contained |
Rennet: | natural, animal rennet |
Salt: | iodine-free table salt |
What defines the character of the cream cheese? | A particularly soft cheese with a tenderly melting texture |
What does cream cheese taste like? | Full-bodied, with a tenderly melting cream aroma |
How does it feel? What is its consistency? | Particularly soft cheese with a tenderly melting texture |
What is the color of cream cheese? | Whitish to yellowish, depending on the season |
How does the cheese smell? | Slightly sweet cream aroma combined with a fine cheese scent |
What does the hole structure look like? | Occasional cherry-sized holes |
How is cream cheese best enjoyed? | On a breakfast sandwich, or simply in slices for dinner. |
How to recognize suboptimal ripening or lower quality? | The cheese should be soft but not sticky. |
If you wish to store large pieces or an entire cheese wheel for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a kitchen towel.
Take a clean kitchen towel, soak it in salt water (just add a little salt), wring it out, and wrap the cheese with the damp towel. Repeat this process ideally every 2-3 days.
If the cheese develops a slight white color or spots, it’s usually the salt or protein that crystallizes due to temperature differences. These spots can simply be wiped off.
Using aluminum foil is possible (although not recommended) if you punch several small holes to allow air flow.
Avoid Bread Contact - Yeast Spores
Do not store or slice cheese on boards, woods, or surfaces previously used for bread. Bread yeast spores can make the cheese mold quickly.
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munna88 (verified owner) –
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Artur Sigl (verified owner) –
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Johann (verified owner) –
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Elisabeth (verified owner) –
Very tasty, creamy, creamy. You can also eat it without bread from the hand.
heinz Merbth –
A very tasty, creamy, creamy, rounded cheese. Tastes delicious !
Edmund Essl (verified owner) –
Upper Yummy !!
Stefanie (verified owner) –
Super delicious will always buy again
Josef (verified owner) –
Great the whole family is thrilled!
Björn Grabe –
I just wanted to tell you that your cheese arrived great with our guests. Thank you again for your cooperation.
s.h. (verified owner) –
Very excellent – mild and tasty!
Peter (verified owner) –
Gorgeous cheese! By the cream mild in the taste. For nibbling or just on a sandwich.
christine (verified owner) –
Is my favorite cheese
Hella (verified owner) –
Totally tasty and I will not buy it for the last time!
Marie-Luise Schlösser (verified owner) –
Aroma and taste is just great. That’s why not the first time in the order.
Wilhelm (verified owner) –
Mild, very good flavor and taste.
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Neurathner Blanka (verified owner) –
A pleasure and over again.
Johann (verified owner) –
VERY DELICIOUS !! WILL NOT ABSOLUTE TO THE NEXT ORDER !!!
Elisabeth Karp (verified owner) –
sehr lecker!!!! schmeckt auch ohne Brot
Immer wieder gerne