semi-hard · cow milk · Netherlands · $$

Leyden cheese

Melts decently, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 6/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Leyden cheese with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 5) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Leyden cheese

Tilsit cheese similar overall, but more meltability Tomme de Savoie similar overall, but less sharpness Herrgårdsost similar overall, but less sharpness Gouda similar overall, but more meltability Graviera similar overall, but less creaminess Emmental similar overall, but more meltability