Castello®

Tickler Mature Cheddar Cheese

Castello®

Tickler Mature Cheddar Cheese

Castello Tickler Mature Cheddar is a crumbly and sturdy cheese with a sweet side. It is bright, complex, lively and a little citrussy, with a hint of caramel. The more you get to know it, the more you will find to like and love. It is a great addition to your sandwich or your cheese board, and can add a little extra to your risotto that will make your guests ask, "what's your secret?"

  • Nutrition
  • How It's Made

Pairings

Enhance the flavour of your cheese with food and drink pairings. Choose a favourite and immerse yourself in a new and surprising taste combination.

Tomato Jam
Tomato Jam
Orange marmalade
Orange marmalade
Salt roasted almonds
Salt roasted almonds
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Ale
Ale
Fruit Tea
Fruit Tea

How To Use

• Slice or dice and eat on its own
• Serve on bread or crackers
• Pick a pairing and enjoy as an indulgent snack
• Serve on a cheese platter as an appetiser, a snack or a dessert
• Make a delicious sandwich or a toastie
• Crumble on top of warm food
• Make a creamy risotto
• Try it in one of our recipes!

You can elevate the flavour of simple meals like pasta to whole new levels with Castello Tickler Mature Cheddar. Crumble it on top of your serving and it will instantly add flavour and a deliciously melted texture. Mature cheddar cheese like this one is very versatile and you can comfortably experiment with it in your cooking.

FAQ

  • Did u know

    • Cheddar is a traditional British cheese type. The first record of cheddar cheese dates back to the 12th century
    • Castello Tickler Cheddar recipe was first made in 2007
    • The largest cheese sculpture in the world was made from cheddar cheese and weighed a whopping 691kg

  • Texture

    • Dense structure
    • Considerably crumbly
    • With the right level of smoothness
    • A subtle crunch of the small protein crystals that tickle your taste buds

    We call our beautifully crafted cheddar Tickler for a reason. It delivers the best qualities of a traditional cheddar cheese with a Castello twist.

  • Strength

    4 out of 6. Bold.

    Castello Tickler Mature Cheddar Cheese is complex and sophisticated, leaning towards bold in strength.

  • Tasting notes

    • Buttery, with hints of caramel
    • Notes of hazelnut
    • Some accidity and citrussy flavours
    • Complex
    • Sweet
    • Savoury

    Castello Tickler Mature Cheddar is typically matured for 12 months for a robust, strong and rounded flavour with sweet, savoury and tangy notes that linger in your mouth. It iscomplex like any great mature cheddar.

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