What cheese can I use instead of Reblochon?

What cheese can I use instead of Reblochon?

If you don’t have (or don’t like) Reblochon cheese you can substitute:

• You can use Italian Fontina which melts well.
• OR – Try a good Port Salut. This cheese does not melt well. Thanks to reader Adam for that tip.
• OR Muenster cheese which works well for melting too.

What can I use instead of Reblochon cheese in tartiflette?

Reblochon cheese is the authentic cheese for the dish, but it’s not always readily available. Raclette cheese mixed with Gruyere is also a good substitute.

What does Reblochon cheese taste like?

Reblochon has a slight scent of the cellar and a mild fruity taste with an intense nutty aftertaste. Its delicate and subtle flavours go well with a glass of Savoie wine. The cheese is excellent on the cheeseboard or can be melted on baked potatoes.

Who invented tartiflette?

Tartiflette is a French dish from the Savoy region. It originated in the valley of Aravis, home of reblochon cheese. It is not, however, a traditional dish and was, in fact, invented and launched only in the 1980s by the Reblochon trade union in an attempt to increase sales of the cheese.

Is Reblochon similar to Camembert?

The two relatively-mild cheeses contain some earthy smell but taste very differently. Camembert is pale yellow and has a buttery and creamy taste. Its texture is like condensed milk which is easy for beginners to savour. Reblochon, in contrast, is mushroomy and herbal.

Is Reblochon a hard or soft cheese?

Reblochon (French pronunciation: ​[ʁə. blɔ. ʃɔ̃]) is a soft washed-rind and smear-ripened French cheese made in the Alpine region of Savoie from raw cow’s milk.

What does tartiflette mean in English?

potato
Tartiflette (French pronunciation: ​[taʁtiˈflɛt]) is a dish from Savoy in the French Alps and from Aosta Valley. The word “tartiflette” is probably derived from the Arpitan word for “potato” (tartiflâ) or from the Savoyard tartifles, a term also found in Provençal and Gallo-Italian.

Why is camembert illegal?

Some rare producers still use this method and sell the cheese as Camembert de Normandie, which must be made with raw milk from the Normande breed of cattle. This alters the texture of the cheese so that it’s soft and liquid seeps out. This cheese is illegal not only in the U.S., but also in the entire European Union.

Why is Brie banned in the US?

In fact, some of the most popular cheeses in the world, such as brie are banned in the US. The reason for this is the strict FDA regulations on imported edible products. The FDA also bans cheeses due to bacteria levels.

Is Reblochon available in the US?

Reblochon has not been available in the United States since 2004, as it is unpasteurised and has not been sufficiently aged to pass U.S. import laws concerning the pasteurization of soft and semi-soft cheese.