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About Camembert Cheese

One of the first stories of Camembert cheese was when Marie Harel accommodated a priest for sometime in her house in Camembert. In exchange, the priest gave her the secret recipe for this cheese. The cheese was then well known, thanks to the support of Napoleon who was presented with the said cheese in 1855. The cheese was presented to him as the “cheese from Camembert.” From then on, this type of cheese is known by the name Camembert. The descendants of Marie Harel gradually created the cheese in greater volume until it became well known all over the country. The name is now more associated with the cheese that for the place in France.

However, the final design or development of the cheese only came in during the 19th century. It was in this part of the history of France that cheese became an industry and not just those being created by housewives for their families. It was only during the 1970s that the present form of cheese, which is pure white, was perfected and became the accepted color of Camembert cheese.

The cheese is made from cow’s milk and will take approximately two days to complete the process. After being made, the cheese is aged for at least three weeks, which is legally required. During those times, the ideal flavor of cheese is achieved. By the time you get to taste a perfectly aged camembert; you’ll have a cheese that’s salty yet tasty, and it will make you come back for more. The yellowish color below the white cover is even better. It’s best enjoyed with bread or even a mix of fruits. For the best taste, be sure to serve Camembert cheese at room temperature – not too cold but not too warm. If its too cold, the cheese will go stiff and it will break easily. If its too hot the cheese will easily melt.

Serving Camembert Cheese with wine is even better. And just like other French cheeses, you don’t just go out and get any bottle of wine to complement the flavor of your cheese. Camembert, because of its salty flavor is perfect with the powerful taste of Red Bordeaux wine. You can also consider Beaujolais wine with the same powerful taste. Either way, these wines will still give you the perfect combination of flavor.

Camembert Cheese is not just another French cheese. This type of cheese was used during the World War I by the French troops. Its fame is even embedded in the culture of France spanning nearly 200 years of fame.

Cheeses are often served as desserts in most French restaurants. Eating camembert after a sumptuous French feast is no exception. The cheese is usually served in a size almost the same as the pie with wine that’s appropriate to it. If you already have a strong red wine on your table during meals, be sure to complement the flavor with this delectable dessert. Wine, mixed fruits and camembert cheese makes the experience of eating even better.

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