Limburger is a washed rind cheese with a pale yellow color and an orange rind. At one month maturation, this delectable cheese sports a firm, crumbly and salty taste just like Feta. As it ripens to six weeks, Limburger softens at the corner, but the center remains firm, chalky and salty. At two months, this cheese becomes smooth and creamy. At a longer maturity period of three months, it develops intense smell and flavor. Known to be one of the stinky cheeses, Limburger is not a recipe cheese, but you’ll be surprised how mild its taste is compared to its smell. Limburger makes a great snacking cheese and an ingredient to onion soup and meat dishes. Limburger is worthwhile to make, Here’s a recipe.
Yield: approximately 900g Limburger cheese
Aging: less than 3 months