Edam

Edam is a 1 lb (16 oz) red wax block of semi-hard Dutch-style cheese offered by Keystone Cheese. Originating in the Netherlands and named for the town of Edam in North Holland, it blends creamy and nutty tones with a hint of salt. Mild when young, it grows sharper as it ages.

At a glance

• Size: 1 lb (16 oz) red wax block
• Type: Dutch-style, semi-hard
• Milk: Cow
• Flavor: Mild, salty, and nutty, sharpening with age
• Texture: Creamy and nutty
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Vendor: Keystone Cheese
• Shipping: Perishable; does not ship over the weekend

Best for

• Cheese and charcuterie boards
• Pairing with fresh fruit
• Everyday snacking and slicing
• Serving with crusty bread
• A gift for a Dutch-cheese lover

Pairings

At an early stage it goes very well with peaches, apricots, and cherries, while aged Edam is best paired with pears and apples. It also slices nicely for a board or sandwich.

Flavor profile

Mild, salty, and nutty with creamy tones, deepening to a sharper flavor as it ages.

About Keystone Cheese

Keystone Cheese is a Wisconsin purveyor of farm-fresh and aged cheeses, shipped straight from the creamery to keep flavor and texture at their peak.

Sold by Keystone Cheese, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.