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Below you'll find the most popular cheeses made in California today, as well as a number of specialty cheeses, listed by category.
Soft & Soft-Ripened Cheeses
CHEESE NAME

Breakfast Cheese		 FLAVOR

Strong, aromatic		 COLOR

White		 TEXTURE

White crust with soft, creamy yellow interior		 DESCRIPTION & USES

Refers to a type of soft-ripened cheese with a pronounced flavor sometimes served at breakfast with bread and fruit. Also delicious as a snack or for entertaining.
Brie Mild, rich  White  White crust with soft, creamy white interior Soft-ripened cheese with edible white crust. Flavor becomes stronger as cheese ages and creamy interior becomes softer. Delicious with crackers or bread, or with fruit for dessert.
Brie (triple crème) Mild, rich  White  White crust with soft, creamy white interior Similar to Brie but with a richer taste and mouthfeel because of higher fat content.
Camembert Similar to Brie, but with slightly more flavor  White Soft crust with soft, creamy white interior Uses are same as for Brie.
Folded Cheese Mild, minty Yellow Semisoft A Middle Eastern-style cheese similar to Halloumi. Eaten as is, on sandwiches, and used for frying.
Schloss Strong to pungent  White interior, reddish rind Semi-firm, creamy A German-style washed-rind cheese that has mildly strong flavor when young, becoming more pungent and rich with age. Usually eaten plain with crackers or bread.
Teleme Mild with slightly tangy aftertaste  White Soft, cream A very soft cheese at room temperature. Large pieces may have rice flour crust. Excellent as is as a snack, with crackers or bread, in salads or with fruit. Teleme is a California original.