Iconic, world-class, European-style cheeses don’t have to come from overseas. With ingenuity and French inspiration, Wisconsin cheesemakers channel centuries-old traditions from France. The result? Soft-ripened creations like Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery’s St. Saviour and Schroeder Käse’s
Triple Creme Brie, cheeses so dreamy they’d charm even the most discerning Parisian. Each batch is crafted with extra-rich milk or boosted with extra heavy cream to create its buttery flavors and velvety textures. These small treasures boast hallmark bloomy, snowy-white rinds, and the cheeses ripen from the outside in. As they age, the pastes beneath the rinds soften into creamy goodness that’s irresistibly oh là là luscious.
Make it: Whipped St. Saviour with Mediterranean Toppings
Versatile + Velvety
Luxurious jewels like St. Saviour cheese and brie take center stage on celebratory cheese boards, paired with cured meats and fall fruits like apples and pears. But they also shine in these simple dishes.
Wonderfully Whipped: Remove the rind and bring the cheese to room temperature. Then beat the cheese with a mixer, adding a splash of cream. Top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichokes, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives and toasted pine nuts. Serve with pita chips.
Magically Molten: Score the top rind and baste it with a warm honey-lemon sauce, then bake the cheese wheel at 350°F until softened. Or top a softened cheese wheel with glazed nuts. Serve with crostini or cookies.
Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery | St. Saviour
Indulge in an award-winning, handcrafted camembert- style cheese made exclusively from the rich, golden-hued milk of cows at Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, home to the oldest continuously registered Guernsey herd in North America. Since its debut in 2019, St. Saviour—named for a small parish on the Isle of Guernsey—has won Silver at the 2024 World Cheese Award sand the 2022 International Cheese & Dairy Awards. Crafted by Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers, St. Saviour showcases the extraordinary qualities of Guernsey milk, offering a rich, buttery flavor from a creamy core encased in a brilliant, bloomy white rind. Taste the core and rind together for pure bliss. Enjoy it as a party appetizer with kirsch, pinot noir or sparkling Cava.
Make it: Honey-Lemon Basted St. Saviour
Schroeder Käse | Triple Creme Brie
Debuting in 2019, this specialty triple-cream brie is among the first of its kind made in Wisconsin—a stunning take on a French classic from award-winning, fourth-generation cheesemaker Bryon Schroeder. Crafted with extra heavy cream, this bloomy bebé has a signature velvety texture and rich, buttery flavor. Each batch delivers over-the-top decadence, with flavors that range from mild and lactic when young to subtly earthy and mushroomy as it matures. It features a lush, spreadable interior with a lovely line of vegetable ash running through the center. An edible, snowy white rind surrounds the paste and adds depth to the tasting experience. Pair it with a sauvignon blanc spritz. Or try it in the dessert recipe with Champagne.
Make it: Warm Brie with Glazed Pecans
