Brillat-Savarin cheese facts for kids
Brillat-Savarin is a super creamy cheese made from cow's milk. It has a soft, white crust. This special cheese is named after a famous French food expert from the 1700s, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. It was first created in the 1930s by a cheese-maker named Henri Androuët.
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What is Brillat-Savarin Cheese?
Brillat-Savarin is known for being very rich and creamy. It's often called a "triple cream" cheese because extra cream is added during its making, making it extra smooth. It's a bit like a very rich Brie cheese.
How is Brillat-Savarin Made?
This cheese is made all year round, mostly in a region of France called Normandy. It usually comes in round shapes, about 12–13 centimeters (around 5 inches) wide and 4 centimeters (about 1.5 inches) thick. After it's made, it's left to age for one to two weeks. You can also find it as a fresh cheese, which means it hasn't been aged. This fresh version tastes a lot like rich cream cheese.
What Does Brillat-Savarin Taste Like?
Brillat-Savarin is very creamy and has a slightly tangy or sour taste. People often say it's like a grown-up version of Dairylea cheese, but even better! Its creamy texture and mild, slightly sharp flavor make it a favorite for many.
Enjoying Brillat-Savarin Cheese
This cheese is delicious on its own or with other foods. It pairs really well with sweet medjool dates.
What to Pair with Brillat-Savarin?
Brillat-Savarin is a great match for champagne or even a Pale Ale beer. The bubbles in these drinks help to clean your mouth from the cheese's richness, and their flavors make the cheese taste even creamier. It's a bit harder to pair with red wines because its strong flavor can sometimes clash with the wine.
Meet Pierre Robert Cheese
There's an older version of Brillat-Savarin called Pierre Robert. It's made by a French company called Rouzaire. This cheese is aged for a longer time, which makes its flavors deeper and more earthy. It also tastes a bit saltier. Because it loses more moisture during aging, Pierre Robert rounds are a bit shorter than regular Brillat-Savarin, but they are still super creamy!
See also
Description and history of Brillat Savarin cheese
In Spanish: Brillat-savarin (queso) para niños
