Noblette is a handcrafted cheese produced by Calkins Creamery in Pennsylvania, created as a smaller and more approachable version of their most famous cheese, Noble Road. It is a soft, surface-ripened cow’s milk cheese with a white bloomy rind.
Its smaller format allows the cheese to mature more quickly and evenly, often described as a “mini camembert” – ideal for serving as a pair or as part of a cheese board. The texture of Noblette is creamy and spreadable, especially as it ripens from the center outward toward the rind, while its flavor at first carries freshness and gentle milky notes. As it matures, it develops a more complex aromatic profile, with subtle earthy and mushroom undertones reminiscent of traditional French cheeses of this style.
This balance between mildness and character makes it appealing to a wide circle of cheese lovers. Thanks to its size and approachable taste, Noblette is suitable both for everyday enjoyment and for special occasions. It pairs beautifully with fresh fruit such as apples and grapes, with nuts, as well as with sparkling wines or lighter ale beers.
In this way, it offers a small but refined delight that combines artisanal tradition with culinary versatility.
Producer
Calkins Creamery is a family-owned creamery located on a farm in Honesdale, in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2007 by Jennifer Rudnitsky and her family, with the goal of enhancing the long-standing tradition of the Calkins family farm.
The cows grazing on the farm’s pastures provide the milk that is processed on-site into cheeses, ensuring complete quality control – from animal feed to the final product. The creamery’s offerings include a wide range of cheeses, from fresh varieties to semi-hard and surface-ripened styles. The focus is on traditional cheesemaking techniques combined with modern expertise, resulting in cheeses of rich flavor and authentic character that reflect the terroir of the region. As a local producer, Calkins Creamery is deeply connected to its community – their cheeses are sold directly on the farm, in specialty shops, and at farmers’ markets, while also supplying restaurants eager to feature artisanal products on their menus.
In this way, the creamery not only preserves tradition and agricultural sustainability but also contributes to the development of Pennsylvania’s and the broader region’s gastronomic culture.