Delice with Papaya

Délice d'Argental with Papaya — also sold under the names Brillat Savarin with Papaya and Le Délice Papaye — is a French triple cream cow's milk cheese produced in Burgundy and selected for export by Fromi, France's leading specialist in fine cheese.

The base cheese is a soft-ripened, bloomy-rind triple crème in the classic Brillat-Savarin tradition: rich with added cream, cultured slowly, and aged just long enough to develop a delicate white rind. Then comes the twist — a generous crown of candied papaya pieces pressed onto the exterior, turning a classic French cheese into a dessert-worthy centerpiece.

Taste & Texture

Dense, mousse-like, and buttery. A lactic tang is balanced by crème fraîche richness, while the thin bloomy rind is layered with sweet, chewy candied papaya for a clean, sweet-tart finish. Contains 75%+ butterfat in dry matter.

How to Serve

Remove from the fridge 30–45 minutes before serving so the interior softens and the papaya aroma opens up. Beautiful on a cheese board with fresh figs, grapes, and toasted walnuts. A standout dessert cheese with honey and brioche. Pairs with Champagne, Crémant de Bourgogne, Sancerre, Vouvray, or late-harvest Riesling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Délice d'Argental with Papaya the same as Brillat Savarin with Papaya?
Yes — it's the same cheese under a different name. The product is a papaya-coated French triple cream from Burgundy, produced in the Brillat-Savarin tradition and distributed by Fromi. Some retailers sell it as "Brillat Savarin with Papaya"; others sell it as "Délice d'Argental with Papaya." In Europe it's often labeled "Le Délice Papaye."

What does Délice d'Argental with Papaya taste like?
Rich and buttery with a gentle lactic tang, balanced by sweet, chewy candied papaya on the exterior. The texture is mousse-like and dense — silkier than Brie, creamier than Camembert. The papaya adds brightness without overwhelming the cheese's natural flavor.

How should I serve Délice d'Argental with Papaya?
Serve at room temperature after letting it rest out of the fridge for 30–45 minutes. Excellent on a cheese board with fresh fruit and neutral crackers, as a dessert cheese with honey and brioche, or at brunch on warm croissants. Pairs beautifully with Champagne, Crémant, Sancerre, or a light fruity white wine.

How many servings will the 7 oz provide?
Typically the serving size is around 1 oz, so a 7 oz wheel provides approximately 7 servings — enough for a small cheese board or dinner-party dessert course.

How long does Délice d'Argental with Papaya last in the refrigerator?
The shelf life is approximately 2 weeks refrigerated, and best consumed within 1 week of opening. Keep it wrapped in its original packaging or in waxed cheese paper to preserve the bloomy rind.

Can I freeze this cheese?
We do not recommend freezing fine cheeses. Ice crystals damage the delicate texture of triple creams, turning them crumbly and dry when thawed.

Is Délice d'Argental with Papaya vegetarian?
No. Like most traditional French bloomy-rind cheeses, it is made with animal rennet.