Top 6 Southeastern English Soft Cheeses

Norton and Yarrow Cheese is renowned for its artisanal goat cheeses. The cheese company, established by Fraser Norton and Rachel Yarrow, operates at Earth Trust Farm in South Oxfordshire, where their goats graze on lush wildflower meadows. Their dedication to sustainable farming and high animal welfare standards reflects in the quality of their cheeses, which are made using milk from their herd of pedigree Anglo Nubian goats, known for its rich creaminess. Fraser and Rachel's journey into cheese-making began from a desire for a new challenge and was inspired by their reading about goat cheese-making during a holiday in Sicily. They launched their business with a clear focus on creating high-quality local cheese in a sustainable way, contributing positively to the revival of British artisan cheese-making.Expand

Alsop & Walker is a cheese producer based in East Sussex, England. The company was founded by Arthur Alsop and Nick Walker in 2008. They produce a variety of artisan cheeses, including the award-winning Mayfield Swiss cheese and the Lord London, a soft, white mold cheese. Their products are made from cow's milk sourced from local farms.Expand

Golden Cross is an English cheese produced by Kevin and Alison Blunt in East Sussex. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk and it's shaped into a log. It has a bloomy rind that hides a creamy, firm, and dense texture. The aromas are fresh, grassy, and floral, while the flavors are sweet and rich. When young, Golden Cross is rolled in ash (lightly charcoaled), then matured for a few weeks in order to allow the development of natural rind. At peak ripeness, the flavors become very nutty, reaching notes that are almost reminiscent of peanut butter. The cheese was named after a cross on the roof of a local pub. It's recommended to pair it with sparkling wines.Expand

Waterloo is a soft to semi-soft British cheese originating from Riseley in Berkshire. It is made with unpasteurized cow's milk from Guernsey cows. Underneath its rind, the body is golden yellow in color, a result of natural carotene in the milk. Its texture is creamy and rich while remaining flaky and slightly firm in the center. The flavors are buttery, sweet, and salty, with a hint of earthiness, herbs, and grass.Expand

Isle of Wight Blue is a British cheese produced by hand by Rich Hodgson on The Isle of Wight. This blue cheese was first made in 2006 and it's made from pasteurized cow's milk. Underneath its green, blue, grey, and white natural moldy rind, the texture is dense and creamy, with blue veining throughout the paste. This cheese ages from 3 to 5 weeks. When young, it has a relatively mild blue flavor, but after a few weeks (up to 8), the flavor will be more intense than when it was young. Isle of Wight Blue has won many awards, including Best English Cheese at The World Cheese Awards.Expand

Tunworth is an English cheese originating from Hampshire. This Camembert-style cheese is made with cow's milk. Underneath its bloomy rind, there is a creamy and soft texture with sweet, nutty, and rich aromas. The flavors are milky, vegetal, nutty, and sweet. Tunworth is sold in a wooden box, and it is recommended to bake it in the oven for a unique experience.Expand

Sussex Slipcote is an English cheese hailing from Horsted Keynes, West Sussex. This fresh cheese is made from sheep's milk, and it's often flavored with peppercorns, garlic, or aromatic herbs. The ripening period usually lasts for 10 days. The texture is soft, moist, and almost mousse-like. The aromas are clean and fresh, while the flavors are lemony and tangy with sweet notes. The name of this cheese is derived from an old English word meaning a little (slip) piece of cottage (cote) cheese. It's recommended to spread Sussex Slipcote on biscuits or bread. Alternatively, use it with pasta dishes or baked potatoes.Expand

Flower Marie is an English cheese produced in Sussex by Golden Cross Cheese Company. The cheese is made from sheep's milk and has a bloomy white mold-ripened rind that's tinged with pink. The texture is creamy, soft, and fudge-like, almost like ice-cream. The flavors are sweet, aromatic, and slightly mushroomy, with hints of citrus. Flower Marie matures for about 3 weeks, although some cheeses are left to age a few weeks more. The name of this cheese is an anglicized version of Fleur de Maquis, a Corsican sheep's milk cheese. It is recommended to pair this cheese with a glass of good red wine.Expand