Castello®

Black Pepper Cheddar Cheese

Castello®

Black Pepper Cheddar Cheese

Notes of cracked peppercorn complement the unique sharp and sweet flavours of this cheddar cheese. The spicy flecks mix very well with the creamy texture and leave you with a sensation of something new, something particularly noticeable. This flavourful cheese is a superb 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?"

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  • 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.

Honey Apples
Honey Apples
Artichokes
Artichokes

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 Black Pepper Cheddar. Crumble it on top of your serving and it will instantly add flavour and a deliciously melted texture. Black Pepper 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
    • The largest cheese sculpture in the world was made from cheddar cheese and weighed a whopping 691kg

  • Texture

    • Smooth
    • Creamy
    • With black pepper flecks

    At first you easily bite through the soft cheddar cheese. Then your taste buds pleasantly meet the easy-on-the-bite cracked peppercorn. It is complex like any great mature cheddar. Robust, strong and rounded flavour with sweet, savoury and tangy notes that linger in your mouth.

  • Strength

    4 out of 6. Bold.

    The natural effect of cracked black peppercorn is spicy and aromatic, making each slice a bold addition to your meal.

  • Tasting notes

    • Buttery
    • Strikingly spicy
    • Aromatic

    The cracked peppercorn leaves hints of spice and blend perfectly with the smooth taste of our cheddar cheese.

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