semi-hard · cow milk · Netherlands · $$

Leerdammer

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Leerdammer with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 4) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Leerdammer

Emmental similar overall, but more pungency Colby similar overall, but less sharpness Scamorza similar overall, but more meltability Herrgårdsost similar overall, but less meltability Havarti similar overall, but less sharpness Gouda similar overall, but more sharpness