Leelanau Raclette is an artisan cheese produced by Leelanau Cheese Company, located in Suttons Bay, Michigan. This cheese is crafted using traditional Swiss methods, yielding a semi-soft texture with a nutty and slightly tangy flavor profile.
It melts exceptionally well, making it ideal for the Swiss dish raclette, where the cheese is melted and scraped over vegetables, meats, or bread. The cheesemakers at Leelanau carefully age the Raclette to develop its characteristic aroma and taste, ensuring a high-quality product that stands out in the American artisan cheese market.
Producer
Leelanau Cheese is a cheese producer located in Michigan, specializing in the production of European-style cheeses. A notable product from Leelanau Cheese is their Aged Raclette, a semi-soft cow's milk cheese that is typically used for melting.
The company was founded by John and Anne Hoyt in 1995.