Top 38 American Mixed Milk Cheeses

Menage is an American cheese hailing from Wisconsin, where it's produced by Carr Valley Cheese Company. The cheese is made from a mix of pasteurized sheep's, cow's, and goat's milk. Underneath its green waxed rind, the texture is firm, dry, and creamy. The aromas are pleasant, while the flavors are intense, full, and rich. It's recommended to pair Menage with a glass of Shiraz or Pinot Noir in order to elevate its flavors. Menage has won many awards, including a bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards in 2011.Expand

Cremont is an American cheese hailing from Vermont, its name meaning cream of Vermont. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk, Jersey cow's milk, and cream. It's aged for 2 weeks, during which a combination of mold and yeast is added to the cheese in order to impart a unique flavor. Underneath its crinkly cream-colored rind, the texture is smooth and creamy. The aromas are yeasty and nutty, while the flavors are smooth, nutty, creamy, and yeasty. It's recommended to serve Cremont with fruit jams and crusty bread on the side. Pair it with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.Expand

Kunik is an American triple cream cheese hailing from Thurman, New York, where it's produced by Nettle Meadow Farm. The name of the cheese means snowball in Eskimo, and it's made from goat's milk and Jersey cow's cream. Kunik is aged from 3 to 4 weeks before release. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is soft, smooth, dense, and creamy. The flavors are creamy, earthy, mushroomy, and tangy, so it's recommended to pair Kunik with Champagne and serve it with fresh mango or gingersnap cookies.Expand

Seascape is an American cheese hailing from Paso Robles, California, where it's produced by Central Coast Creamery. The cheese is made from a blend of pasteurized cow's and goat's milk. It's typically left to age for 4 months before consumption. Underneath its natural rind, the texture of this cheddar-style cheese is silky smooth and crumbly. The aromas are pleasant, while the flavors are tangy with undertones of butter and caramel, and a sharp cheddar-like finish. It's recommended to pair Seascape with a glass of Zinfandel on the side.Expand

Mélange Brie is an American brie-style cheese hailing from Petaluma, California, where it's produced by Marin French Cheese Co. The cheese is made from a mix of pasteurized cow's and goat's milk and it's left to age from 10 to 14 days before consumption. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is soft, smooth, and creamy. The aromas are goaty, mushroomy, and earthy, while the flavors are mild, buttery, sweet, and creamy, becoming more tangy and piquant as the cheese ages. It's recommended to pair Mélange Brie with a glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Expand

Mona is an American semi-hard cheese produced in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative. The cheese is made from a combination of sheep's and cow's milk and it ages for at least 6 months. During the maturation period, the cheese is covered in edible poly-coating in order to control the growth of mold and to preserve moisture. The texture is firm, moist, supple, and crumbly. The aroma is grassy and the flavors are mild and sweet, with hints of butter, grass, and nuts. With further aging, the cheese becomes a bit drier and even more crumbly.Expand

Minuet is an American cheese hailing from California, where it's produced by Andante Dairy. This triple-cream cheese is made from a mixture of pasteurized goat's milk and cow's milk crème fraîche. The cheese is mold-ripened and it has a soft, smooth, and creamy texture. The aromas are pleasant, while the flavors are rich, creamy, sweet, tangy, bright, and clean, with a long finish. It's recommended to pair Minuet with a glass of Prosecco or Champagne.Expand

Mi-Ewe is an American cheese hailing from Petaluma, California, where it's produced by Weirauch Farm and Creamery. The cheese is made from a mix of cow's and sheep's milk. It's left to age for at least 5 months before consumption. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is crumbly and semi-hard. The aromas are rich and caramel-like, while the flavors are buttery, nutty, sharp, and citrusy. It's recommended to serve Mi-Ewe with honey and crisp apples, and pair it with a glass of fruity Zinfandel. The name of the cheese is French for demi, referring to the fact that the cheese is made with half sheep's and half cow's milk.Expand

Mobay is an American semi-soft cheese produced in Wisconsin by Carr Valley Cheese Company. The cheese is made from goat's and sheep's milk and it's influenced by the French Morbier. The halves of sheep's and goat's milk cheeses are pressed together aftetr the production, and they're separated by a layer of ash that runs through the middle. The cheese is bone-white in color, and each half has its characteristics – the goat's milk part is bright and tangy, while the sheep's milk half is sweet and earthy. The texture is supple and semi-soft, and the cheese has won many awards, including a silver medal at the 2011 World Cheese Awards.Expand

Rondo is an American soft-ripened cheese produced in California by Andante Dairy. The cheese is made from a combination of cow's and goat's milk and it's covered with herbs. The rind is natural, and the texture is fresh and creamy. The aroma is pleasant, while the flavors are tart, lemony, and tangy. When young, it has a fresh grassiness, but as it ages, the paste develops a gooey texture with earthy hints. It's recommended to pair Rondo with a glass of Saison or Pinot Noir.Expand

Jasper Hill Farm is a farmstead cheese producer based in Greensboro, founded in 2003 with a clear mission to strengthen the rural economy of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom through high-quality cheesemaking. The operation is built around milk from its own farm, with a strong emphasis on consistency, milk quality and expressing a sense of place through different cheese styles. A central pillar of the business is The Cellars at Jasper Hill, a purpose-built underground aging facility designed to provide precise control over humidity, temperature and microbial development during affinage. These cellars are used not only for Jasper Hill’s own cheeses but also to support other small regional producers by offering professional aging, storage and distribution services. This collaborative model has positioned Jasper Hill as both a producer and an infrastructure backbone for the local artisan cheese community. Their portfolio spans multiple styles, from blue and soft-ripened cheeses to alpine-inspired varieties, many of which have received international recognition. Jasper Hill Farm is widely regarded as one of the most influential producers in American artisanal cheesemaking, known for combining technical rigor with a strong commitment to regional sustainability.Expand

The Farm at Doe Run is an award-winning creamery located in Coatesville, Chester County, in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2008 by Richard Hayne, the founder of Urban Outfitters, with the goal of creating a local farm that produces high-quality cheeses and provides jobs for the community. Today, the farm is run by a team of experienced cheesemakers, including Olivia Haver, a former member of the Jasper Hill team, who, together with colleagues from Vermont, has taken the lead in cheese production and affinage. The farm exclusively raises grass-fed Jersey and Normande cows, East Friesian sheep, and Saanen and Nubian goats. This biodiversity allows for the production of a wide range of cheeses, from soft and creamy to aged and textured. All cheeses are handcrafted using the farmstead method, meaning that only milk from the farm is used, without any ingredients sourced externally.Expand

Marieke Gouda is an American cheesemaker based in Thorp, Wisconsin. The story began when Marieke Penterman, originally from the Netherlands, moved to the United States with the desire to bring the tradition of authentic Dutch Gouda. On the family farm, together with her husband Rolf, she founded Hollands Family Cheese, where everything takes place in one location – from the cows to the finished cheese. Their Gouda is produced according to authentic Dutch recipes, using fresh milk from their own herd, traditional cultures, and equipment imported from the Netherlands. Thanks to their dedication to quality and artisanal craftsmanship, Marieke Gouda has won more than 200 national and international awards to date. Today, their cheeses represent a blend of European tradition and American innovation, recognized for their outstanding quality and richness of flavor.Expand

Nettle Meadow is a family-owned creamery located in the Adirondack region of northern New York, proud of producing more than 40 award-winning cheeses. Their most famous product is Kunik, a unique triple-cream cheese made from 75% goat’s milk and 25% rich cow’s cream, featuring an edible white rind and a rich, creamy flavor. The creamery is known for its sustainable practices and dedication to animal welfare, as proceeds from cheese sales support their Kemp Animal Sanctuary — a refuge for animals that have been rescued or are at risk of slaughter. Their commitment to quality and innovation in cheesemaking has made Nettle Meadow one of the most respected producers in the United States.Expand

Murray's Cheese, based in New York City, is a prominent gourmet cheese and specialty foods retailer and wholesaler, with a rich history dating back to its founding in Greenwich Village in 1962. Known for its wide selection of cheeses from around the globe, Murray's operates not only a flagship store but also a restaurant and cheese bar in New York. They are notable for their state-of-the-art cheese caves in Long Island City where they age their own cheese. In 2017, Murray's became part of the Kroger Company, expanding its reach nationwide through over a thousand Kroger stores. Murray's is also committed to community involvement, supporting local charities and educational initiatives related to food and wellness.Expand

Shooting Star Creamery is a small, family-owned creamery from California (USA), known for producing artisanal cheeses made from both raw and pasteurized milk. It was founded by young cheesemaker Sophie Thomson, daughter of the owner of the renowned Central Coast Creamery, which gives this brand a strong link to experience while also bringing the freshness of a new generation of producers. Shooting Star Creamery stands out for its innovative approach, blending traditional techniques with modern ideas to create unique cheeses with distinctive character and rich flavor. Their products are inspired by European cheese styles but carry a Californian touch – bright, full of life, and adapted to contemporary gourmet trends. Shooting Star Creamery symbolizes youthful energy, innovation, and passion for craftsmanship, while at the same time continuing the family tradition of quality and dedication.Expand

Marquez Brothers International, based in California, specializes in the production and distribution of Mexican-style dairy products, including a variety of cheeses, yogurts, and creams. The company markets its products under several brand names, one of the most prominent being El Mexicano. In addition to dairy products, Marquez Brothers produces and distributes other food products such as meats, tortillas, and salsas, catering mainly to Hispanic consumers in the United States.Expand

Kingston Creamery is cooperative from Cambria (Wisconsin), established as a community response when local dairies closed. Renamed during the pandemic, the cooperative is still bravely run by families who preserve traditional methods—hand-milking cattle, small farms, old-fashioned milk cans—all with the goal of producing exceptional cheese. Their award-winning blue cheeses, such as Heritage Blue, combine piquant, earthy notes with a sweet, fruity undertone, the result of long-standing dedication to quality and artisanal craftsmanship. Founded as a step toward preserving the community and way of life, the cooperative now brings together over 60 members who jointly produce and market milk, thereby ensuring a sustainable future for their farmers and the preservation of their cultural heritage.Expand

Carr Valley Cheese is a family-owned cheese company located in Wisconsin, known for its traditional cheesemaking techniques passed down through generations. It produces a wide variety of cheeses, including artisanal and specialty cheeses, that have won numerous national and international awards. The company operates multiple retail stores across Wisconsin.Expand

Bellwether Farms, located in Petaluma, California, is a family-owned creamery that produces a variety of artisan cheeses and dairy products. They are known for using traditional methods and primarily sheep's milk, along with cow's milk, to create their products. Bellwether Farms also offers a line of yogurts alongside their cheeses.Expand