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Wensleydale Cheese — traditional dish from Wensleydale, United Kingdom
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Nutritional Values

🔥380kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾3gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Wensleydale Cheese

How to order / say it
Say it Wensleydale — [WENZ-lee-dayl]
Order I'd like some Wensleydale cheese, please.
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A crumbly, mild cheese made in Wensleydale.

Why try it?

Wensleydale Cheese is not just a local delicacy; it epitomizes the agricultural tradition of Yorkshire, celebrated for its distinct creamy, yet crumbly texture.

How it tastes

It's known for its slightly sweet, honey-like flavor with a fresh, lactic aroma that pairs beautifully with fruit and crackers.

Origin & History — first documented: 1150

Dating back to the 12th century, it was originally crafted by Cistercian monks. It evolved into a regional specialty as local dairies adapted the recipe, making it an emblem of Yorkshire’s dairy culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 2 liters pasteurized cow's milk
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp rennet
  • 🥛 1/4 tsp starter culture
  • 🧂 2 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Warm the milk and add the starter culture.
  2. 2 Stir in rennet, maintain temperature until curds form.
  3. 3 Cut curds into small pieces and drain whey.
  4. 4 Salt the curds, mold into shape and age as required.

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