Burnett Dairy Cooperative

How should Wisconsin cheese be stored?

What if the cheese gets moldy?

Mold may develop on the surface of Wisconsin cheese. Although most molds are harmless, to be safe, cut away a half inch of the cheese on all sides of the visible mold. Use remaining cheese as quickly as possible.

At what temperature should Wisconsin Cheese be served?

Almost all Wisconsin cheese tastes best at room temperature because the flavor of the cheese is at its peak. Take your cheese out of the refrigerator and let the cheese sit, covered, 30 minutes to an hour before serving.

What Wisconsin cheese should I serve?

With all the varieties of Wisconsin cheeses out ther, don't be afraid to mix and match Wisconsin cheeses. Play with the ccontrasting flavors of Wisconsin cheeses. Be sure your guests know exactly which Wisconsin cheese they're enjoying. If appropriate, use a creative name card or sign to identify the cheeses.

How do I cut Wisconsin cheese for serving?

Cut cheese into manageable bites. Cubes or sticks make is easy to serve. Allowing family and friends to cut directly from the cheese wedge or chunk is another way to engage your guests.

Why does Wisconsin have some orange cheeses, and why is the cheese orange?

Cheese is made from milk, therefore all cheese is originally white. The exceptions are cheeses with additional ingredients, Burnett Dairy's hot pepper Wisconsin cheese that has colored flecks from jalepeno and habejnero peppers. The other exception is the Wisconsin blue cheese family that has veins of blue. Orange cheese is usually colored with annato, a vegetable extract. It is natural, and flavorless not affecting your favorite flavors of Wisconsin Cheese!

How many gallons of milk does it take to make a pound of Wisconsin cheese?

It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of Wisconsin cheese. In gallons that is about a 1 1/4 gallons per pound of Wisconsin Cheese.