Havarti

Havarti is a semi-soft cow's-milk cheese sold in 10 to 14 oz blocks, offered by Keystone Cheese. The taste is buttery, from somewhat to very sweet, with a slight acidity. Balanced and mild, it suits a wide range of palates and melts beautifully.

At a glance

• Size: 10 to 14 oz blocks
• Milk: Cow
• Style: Semi-soft, great melter
• Flavor: Buttery, mild, slightly sweet and acidic
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Vendor: Keystone Cheese
• Shipping: Perishable; ships Monday through Wednesday, never over the weekend

Best for

• Sandwiches and paninis
• Fondue and melted dishes
• Everyday snacking
• Cheese boards for mixed crowds
• A crowd-pleasing gift

How to use

Layer it into sandwiches, melt it into fondue, or slice it for snacking. Its mild, buttery profile complements a wide variety of foods.

Flavor profile

Buttery and mild with a touch of sweetness and a slight acidic edge that keeps it balanced.

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.

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