Gruyère substitutes
The closest swaps for Gruyère, ranked by attribute similarity. Each note flags the biggest difference so you can adjust.
| # | Substitute | How it compares |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appenzeller cheese | similar overall, but less firmness |
| 2 | Cheddar | similar overall, but less pungency |
| 3 | Comté cheese | similar overall, but less creaminess |
| 4 | Red Leicester | similar overall, but less pungency |
| 5 | Raclette du Valais | similar overall, but less firmness |
| 6 | Fontina | similar overall, but less firmness |