Castello®

Creamy Havarti Cheese

Castello®

Creamy Havarti Cheese

Crafted using a traditional Danish recipe and brought to life by our master cheesemakers, Castello® Creamy Havarti Cheese is the epitome of soft, satisfying flavour. Creamy, mildly aromatic and boasting a subtle tang, this variety carries delicious Danish heritage in every bite. Buttery undertones, light fruity notes, exceptional tenderness and beautifully melt-in-the-mouth -- it is a powerful combination of dreamy flavour and creamy texture, and this is exactly what makes you keep coming back for more.

See where to buy
  • 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.

Crackers
Crackers
Pears
Pears
Apples
Apples
Asparagus
Asparagus
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio
Pilsner
Pilsner

How To Use

• Cut in thin slices and indulge in it on its own
• Enjoy on top of bread or crackers
• Pick a pairing and enjoy as a wonderful snack
• Serve on a cheese board as an appetiser, a snack or a dessert
• Make a delicious sandwich or a toastie
• Suitable for grilling and melting
• Make a creamy cheese soup
• Try it in one of our recipes!

With our Dreamily Creamy Havarti's versatility and melting abilities, you can experiment and add more flavour to your cooking.

Great in these recipes

View all recipes

FAQ: Questions about Castello® Creamy Havarti Cheese

Crafted with care and shaped by Danish cheesemaking tradition, Castello® Creamy Havarti Cheese is known for its smooth nature and buttery flavour. Below, you will find helpful answers to the most common questions about its storage, shelf life, and use.

  • What makes Castello® Creamy Havarti so smooth and creamy?

    Castello® Creamy Havarti gets its smooth, creamy texture from fresh cows' milk and cream, transformed through traditional Danish Havarti craftsmanship. Our cheesemakers typically age the cheese for one month to keep it young, soft, and smooth.

  • How should I store Castello® Creamy Havarti?

    Store Castello® Creamy Havarti in the fridge to keep it fresh and creamy. You can keep it in its original packaging or wrap it in baking paper or wax paper. Once opened, place the cheese in a sealed container to prevent it from drying out or picking up other flavours from the fridge.

  • How long does Castello® Creamy Havarti last after opening?

    After opening, Castello® Creamy Havarti typically lasts for about one week in the fridge. Store it in a sealed container to help preserve its texture and flavour. If the cheese develops discolouration, a sour smell, or mould, it is no longer good to eat.

  • How does creamy Havarti differ from aged Havarti?

    The difference between these two cheeses comes down to ageing. Castello® Creamy Havarti is typically matured for around one month, giving it a soft texture and a mild, buttery flavour. In comparison, Castello® Aged Havarti matures for about 12 months, creating a firmer texture and a fuller, more pronounced taste.

  • Does Castello® Creamy Havarti melt well?

    Yes, Castello® Creamy Havarti melts easily and quickly thanks to its soft, creamy texture. That means you can grate it over baked dishes, use it in grilled sandwiches, or stir it through warm pasta where it melts into a smooth, velvety layer.

Explore the Semi-Hard Cheese Portfolio

Explore the Semi-Hard Cheese Portfolio

Encompassing everything from worldwide greats to lesser-known treasures, the semi-hard cheese portfolio is rich with satisfying textures and piquant flavours. Explore all this diverse category has to offer and find out more about your familiar favourites, or discover something new.

Discover more

Related products

Discover our irresistible Castello® Creamy Havarti

Few pleasures rival the sumptuous texture of Castello® Creamy Havarti. Silky-soft and decadently creamy, the cheese reveals a supple body that yields effortlessly under the knife. What follows is a heavenly melt-in-your-mouth sensation that unfolds in slow waves of smoothness. This silky, indulgent profile makes this Havarti a truly irresistible choice for any cheese lover.

Mild and aromatic with a hint of tanginess

In every slice of Castello® Creamy Havarti, you will find a tremendously appealing harmony of flavours. Mild and aromatic notes set the tone, carried by a smooth, buttery richness that feels wonderfully rounded on the palate. As the flavour develops, subtle fruitiness comes forward, and a refined touch of tanginess sharpens the finish. The balance of these gentle flavours makes the cheese both approachable and satisfying, offering a delicate complexity that reveals itself with more clarity in each bite.

A soft and pleasant family favourite

Castello® Creamy Havarti is known and loved for its softness and creaminess. It appeals to cheese lovers of all ages who appreciate a pleasantly mild cheese that melds with other flavours without attracting too much attention. Its gentle nature and smooth texture make it especially approachable, offering a comforting and easy-going cheese experience and making Castello® Creamy Havarti a dependable favourite that brings simple enjoyment to any moment.

Perfect for everyday snacking, cooking, and sharing

As tempting as it is on its own, Castello® Creamy Havarti becomes even more exciting once it reaches the kitchen. Its smooth body allows it to melt easily into warm sauces, while its mild aroma complements fresh vegetables without overwhelming the palate.

In a rich dish like pulled pork mac and cheese, the Havarti acts as the creamy soul of the meal. The smoky, herb-crusted pork is roasted until tender, then combined with macaroni in a garlicky butter-enriched sauce laden with Havarti -- and because the cheese melts so smoothly, it creates a consistent and lusciously creamy coating throughout.

Castello® Creamy Havarti also provides a soft contrast in this grilled asparagus salad. The slight char of the asparagus and crunch of chilli-spiced almonds are softened by thin, elegant slices of Havarti that yield to the warmth of the vegetables. Finally, a simple finish of lemon juice and honey highlights the subtle fruity notes of the cheese.

Our summer salad with jalapeño-ranch dressing is another showstopper through which the creamy Havarti gets to show its worth. The subtle, creamy cheese pairs exceptionally well with crunchy bacon, crisp radishes, snap peas, fresh romaine lettuce, and a spicy ranch, creating a colourful, tempting salad to brighten the warm moments of summer.

It is a delicious reminder that Castello® Creamy Havarti belongs just as much in everyday cooking as it does on a cheese board.

Discover the Castello Collection

Experience more from the Castello craft with our range of traditional and unique cheeses, each one fashioned by our expert cheese makers for elevated food moments. Whatever your preference, whatever the occasion, we have a gourmet cheese variety to suit, filled with deep, complex flavours to feed your senses.

Explore our products
Discover the Castello Collection