Sofia

The newest cheese in Judith Schad's repertoire of fine American cheeses in the French style is the SOFIA.

 

The newest cheese in Judith Schad's repertoire of fine American cheeses in the French style is the SOFIA. Judith Schad is the award-winning farmstand cheese maker in Greenville, Indiana who is always experimenting, and always achieving excellent results in her pursuit of taste and knowledge. Hand-made from fresh acidic curd, this cheese, a truncated brick in shape, is layered with several strata of vegetable ash in the center, covered with a layer of vegetable ash around the entire surface of the cheese, and ripened with a light white mold over the ashen surface. The texture is dense and creamy, with a delicate liquidity developing under the rind, as it ages. The flavor is slightly tart and acidic, becoming more mellow with affinage.

As with all soft-ripened cheeses, this cheese should be stored un-wrapped to allow the flourished rind to develop. Serve as a cheese course, or with a fresh green salad. It is also a good compliment to fruit. And of course, one's wine of choice!!!!

P.S. What an honor to have a cheese named after oneself. THANK YOU JUDY!!!

 

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