Soft and Soft-Ripened Cheeses | Real California Milk

Cheese Name	Flavor	Color	Texture	Description & Uses
Breakfast Cheese	Strong, aromatic	White	White crust with soft, creamy yellow interior	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 a snack, with crackers or bread, in salads or with fruit. Teleme is a California original.