Semi Hard Cheese
The process of making semi hard cheeses is by pressing the curds to remove most of the moisture from the whey, rendering them solid. A lot of the cheeses in this category are covered in a wax rind, like Gouda or Cheddar, or sometimes even covered in cloth. The flavor tends to go into the buttery range, with hazelnut, savory tones that never get too tangy - like fresh cheeses - or too salty - like hard cheeses. Discover old favorites and new picks below!
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from Switzerland
by Emmi
Holey with a sweet aroma and a fruity, pungent flavor, similar to Gruyere with a texture that is firm but pliable.
from Spain
Made from the Spanish Murcia goat's milk this is similar to Manchego cheese, but soaked with wine.
from France
by Pyrenee'From
A young mild sheep's milk cheese from France.
from Spain
by Palancares
Made from the milk of Spanish Murciano-Granadina goats, Murcia al Vino is firm, buttery and full-bodied.
from Switzerland
by Emmi
A fruity and delicate Swiss cheese made of whole milk washed in spices.
from France
by Livradois
Traditionally melted over a fire and the soft cheese scraped onto a plate, this is a staple in French alpine cuisine.
from France
by Schmidhauser
Raw cow’s milk cheese with a pronounced
nutty flavor and firm texture, creamy-delicious when melted.
from France
by Agour
A mild sheep's milk cheese with a light aroma.
from Switzerland
by Emmi
Sweet, nutty and pungent, Gruyere is one of the most versatile of cheeses, indispensable for your fondues.
from France
by Fromage Marquis
The most popular cheese of France has a unique salty-sweet flavor combination, with hazelnut overtones.
from Spain
by Asturias
This Spanish famous blue cheese has a tangy sharp taste .
from Switzerland
by Emmi
Bold and piquant cheese also known as Bellelay; strong nutty and fruity flavors, best enjoyed shaved. Very pungent!
from United States
by Taste Holland
A flavorful robust smoked version of the world-famous Gouda.
from Italy
by Fromage Marquis
A unique Italian ricotta with firm texture and salt-hinted flavor, ready to shave over salads, meats and veggies.
from Italy
by Caseificio Montorso
A sharper, spicier version of the classic Provolone, this is aged for about 10 months to develop that robust flavor.
from United Kingdom
by Thistle Hill
A sharp blue cheese similar to Stilton.
from France
by Livradois
A cheddar-like cheese from the Auverge region, with a mildly sharp taste and smooth texture.
from Norway
by Jarlsberg
This mild cheese resembles Emmentaler and Gruyere, but has a splendidly sweet flavor with nutty notes and a fruity aftertaste.
from France
by Marcel Petite
A fruity Comte cheese with a supple and oily texture and a fruity flavor.
from Netherlands
by Old Amsterdam
This award-winning buttery orange premium Gouda from The Netherlands is a cheeseplate classic.
from France
by President
A sweet and nutty French cheese made in the style of Swiss Alpine cheeses, perfect for melting.
from Canada
by Old Quebec
A super sharp Canadian cheddar with wonderful caramel notes and a butter, crumbly flavor that's never cloying.
from Spain
by Campomancha
A classic Spanish Manchego made of sheep's milk, aged only for about 3 months for a mild flavor and subtle aroma.
from France
by Marcel Petite
This aged Comte St. Antoine from Marcel Petite is a rich, flavorful cheese.
from Spain
by La Antigua
Aged for five months, this delightful cheese is made from a 50-50 fusion of sheep and cow’s milk.
from United States
by Fiscalini
A delightful purple-rinded cheddar that's been soaked in a Californian Cabernet for a unique, fruity finish
from United States
by Vella Cheese
A classic American cheese, dry-aged 10 months for a firm, straw-hued paste and sweet nutty flavor.
from Spain
by Artequeso
A young Manchego from the La Prudenciana Estate in la Mancha.
Semi-hard or semi-firm cheeses tend to melt quite easily just like semi-soft cheeses, and tend have milder flavors. It's easily sliced but also good for grating - it will stick a bit to the grater, because it does contain some moisture. Prime examples include some our customers' favorite cheeses like Cheddar, Asiago, Cantal, Comte, Edam, Gruyere, Idiazabal, Jarlsberg, Mahon and Manchego. Semi-hard (or semi-firm) cheeses usually become crumblier and more pungent as they age, but while young they are firm and flavorful. While semi-soft cheeses are moist and creamy, semi-hard cheeses tend to be on the drier side, but not hard and crumbly, just firm and pliable and dense. Buy delicious semi hard cheese online at Gourmet Food Store and discover this wonderful category of cheese! Palate-pleasing, mild and flavorful, semi hard cheeses are perfect for all sorts of applications - a great cheese board, a dessert cheese plate, sliced into a yummy sandwich or even melted into a fondue or a classic casserole. It's the type of cheese you can easily take on a picnic in the spring, or melt over a fondue in the winter - so versatile! We source our semi hard cheese from around the world, from artisan producers that take pride in their craft and produce delicious cheeses. They're shipped to you overnight for ultimate freshness, using special packaging.