Our mature Red Leicester offers a familiar, tangy flavor with hints of hazelnut on the finish. Rich savory and creamy on the palate, this cheese also boasts a bright orange color from the use of annatto. The coloring is so bold that Red Leicester really stands out on the cheese platter, often making it the first cheese that needs to be replenished. A perfect cheese for snacking, Red Leicester is also at home in sandwiches, hot or cold. A great melter, try it in omelettes, Mac 'n' Cheese or on nachos.
igourmet's Mature Red Leicester is produced for us by Belton Farms.
Stretching back over three generations, the Beckett family have championed farming and cheesemaking traditions in the heart of Shropshire, England. They only use the very best, locally sourced, ingredients. Their milk comes from Belton Farm’s dedicated group of local dairy farmers (from within a 25 mile radius) who pride themselves on the quality of their grass-fed milk, along with the health and welfare of their cows. They source their salt from the historic local Cheshire salt mines, but their bespoke cultures (used to start the cheese making process) are unique to Belton Farm and a closely guarded secret.
- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by hand.