Blue stilton

The blue stilton is an English blue cheese. The blue stilton is one of the most famous blue cheeses worldwide. The blue stilton has been produced in central England since the seventeenth century. The blue stilton is still made in the English regions of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Blue stilton flavour

Blue Stilton is made from fresh cow's milk. Penicillium roqueforti is added to the curd, this is the fungus that gives the blue veins and taste of the curd cheese. Air channels are then made in the blue stilton with special needles. This ensures that the blue molds can do their job well. The cheese ripens for about half a year, after which it is ready for consumption. In a good blue stilton, the veins continue into the rind of the cheese. The blue stilton has a soft texture and melts on the tongue. The taste of blue stilton cheese is creamy, spicy and brittle.

Combine blue stilton

The combination of blue stilton cheese with port is a very famous one. Blue stilton has a strong taste, so it also combines very well with a sweet counterpart. Think, for example, of pear, apple or honey. In addition, blue stilton cheese is also very suitable for use in various dishes. For example in a salad with pear, with beef or as an addition to a soup.

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