Traditional Fresh Farmer's Cheese

Soft, mild fresh cheese made from whole cow's milk in small batches. Smith's Country Cheese Traditional Fresh Farmer's Cheese is the foundation of their fresh cheese line. Clean, pure, and gently tangy, it works equally well as a spread, baking ingredient, or ricotta substitute.

At a glance

• Style: fresh farmer's cheese, traditional
• Ingredients: cow's milk, cream, salt, cultures
• Milk type: cow
• Dietary: vegetarian-friendly; contains dairy
• Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
• Storage: keep refrigerated; consume within a week of opening

Best for

• Home bakers and pastry makers
• Breakfast spreads and toast toppings
• Lasagna, ravioli, and stuffed pasta
• Sweet and savory blintzes and pancakes
• Fruit and honey dessert plates
• Gifting to cooks who appreciate a versatile basic

How to use / Pairings

Spread on toast with jam and honey, fold into pancake or blintz batter, or substitute for ricotta in lasagna and stuffed shells. Layer with fresh berries and honey for a simple dessert. Pairs with light white wines, prosecco, and morning coffee.

Flavor profile

Soft, mild, and clean with subtle tang and a delicate, fresh-milk finish.

About Smith's Country Cheese

Smith's Country Cheese is a family-run farmstead creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, producing small-batch goudas, cheddars, and fresh cheeses from milk sourced on their working dairy farm.