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 Spain
by Merco
The perfect accompaniment to red wine, this semihard Spanish cheese is made from cow, goat and sheep milk
from United States
by Fiscalini
A firm cheddar-like cheese with mild, sweet flavor and nutty aroma, great for snacking, grating and melting.
from Spain
by Menorca
A bold aged cheese from Spain, rubbed with paprika, with smoky flavors and a grateable texture.
from Spain
by Palancares
Made from the milk of Spanish Murciano-Granadina goats, Murcia al Vino is firm, buttery and full-bodied.
from United States
by Fiscalini
A delightful purple-rinded cheddar that's been soaked in a Californian Cabernet for a unique, fruity finish
from Switzerland
by Emmi
A fruity and delicate Swiss cheese made of whole milk washed in spices.
from Netherlands
by Beemster
The absolutely incredibly Dutch cheese made by a small coop in The Netherlands.
from Italy
by Tuscany
A mild and young sheep's milk cheese made in Tuscany.
from France
by Laqueuille
A blue cheese from the Auvergne region of France.
from Spain
by Asturias
This Spanish famous blue cheese has a tangy sharp taste .
from France
by Livradois
A cheddar-like cheese from the Auverge region, with a mildly sharp taste and smooth texture.
from France
by Schmidhauser
This semi-hard cow's milk cheese from the Alps has an earthy profile with hints of meadow flowers and nuts.
from Switzerland
by Emmi
The Swiss fondue cheese by tradition, this cave-aged Gruyere is nutty, rich and pleasantly spicy.
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 Netherlands
by Old Amsterdam
This award-winning buttery orange premium Gouda from The Netherlands is a cheeseplate classic.
from Italy
by Fromage Marquis
A firm and buttery cheese from Lombary, similar to Fontina.
from France
by President
A sweet and nutty French cheese made in the style of Swiss Alpine cheeses, perfect for melting.
from France
by Schmidhauser
An alpine cheese from Savoie made from specially-cared for Tarine cows.
from Canada
by Old Quebec
A super sharp Canadian cheddar with wonderful caramel notes and a butter, crumbly flavor that's never cloying.
from France
by Fromage Marquis
Made by the biggest cheese making company in France, Chaumes is a very popular cheese with hints of nuts.
from France
by Marcel Petite
A fruity Comte cheese with a supple and oily texture and a fruity flavor.
from Spain
by Buenalba
A great artisan cheese from La Mancha, this is made from raw goat's milk cheese, cured with rich red Cencibel wine.
from Spain
by El Piconero
Aged for a year, this popular Spanish cheese from sheep's milk has a richer and deeper flavor than younger versions.
from France
by Marcel Petite
This aged Comte St. Antoine from Marcel Petite is a rich, flavorful cheese.
from France
by Safr
An ancient monastery soft cheese with a deliciously tangy kick.
from Spain
by Artequeso
A young Manchego from the La Prudenciana Estate in la Mancha.
from Italy
by Sini
A sheep's milk cheese bathed in sea salt and aged in wood cellars for thirty days.
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.