Top 3 Ontarian Pasteurized Milk Cheeses

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Piacere is a Canadian cheese produced in Stratford, Ontario by Monteforte Dairy. The cheese is made from sheep's milk. Its rind is rolled in summer savory, chili, juniper berries, and rosemary. The texture and aromas become creamier and more pungent as the cheese ages. Piacere is made in the stlye of Fleur du Maquis. It's recommended to add it to a bowl of vegetable soup or eat it on its own and pair it with a glass of Riesling.Expand

Cape Vessey is a Canadian cheese hailing from Prince Edward County, Ontario, where it's produced by the Fifth Town Artisan Cheese dairy. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's usually left to age from 2 to 3 months before consumption. Underneath its washed rind, the texture is semi-soft, chewy, and firm. The aromas are tangy, strong, and goaty, while the flavors are sweet, subtle, delicate, and slightly nutty, with a creamy mouthfeel and hints of acidity. The cheese won the title of Grand Champion Goat Cheese at the Royal Winter Fair in 2008. It's recommended to pair it with fruity reds such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Cabernet Franc. Interestingly, the cheese was named after the rocky cliffs close to the dairy.Expand

Lemon Fetish is a Canadian feta-like cheese produced in Prince Edward County, Ontario. The cylindrical cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk. The natural rind is rolled in Red Fife wheat and lemon zest, giving the cheese its name. The texture is dry and crumbly and the aromas are lactic and very clean. The complex flavors are best described as lemony, tangy, citrusy, and salty, with hints of sour cream. You can serve Lemon Fetish the say way as a feta, but due to its drier texture, it's recommended to serve it with juicy vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocados. Interestingly, the Red Fife wheat in which this cheese is rolled was invented by David Fife, operator of the first Canadian experimental farm.Expand