List of Cornish cheeses facts for kids
Cornwall, a beautiful county in the United Kingdom, is famous for its delicious food, and especially its amazing cheeses! In 2004, cheesemakers in Cornwall were already making almost 60 different kinds of cheese. Many of these Cornish cheeses have won special awards, showing just how tasty they are. This list will introduce you to some of these wonderful cheeses.
Discovering Cornish Cheeses

This Cornish Yarg is prepared with garlic, and is wrapped with nettle
Cornwall is a real hub for cheese lovers! Here are some of the fantastic cheeses made in this region:
- Blissful Buffalo: A unique cheese made from buffalo milk.
- Cathedral City Cheddar: One of the most popular Cheddar cheeses in the UK, often made in Cornwall.
- Cornish Blue: A creamy, mild blue cheese that's won many awards.
- Cornish Brie: A soft, creamy cheese, similar to French Brie.
- Cornish Organic Brie: A version of Cornish Brie made with organic milk.
- St Endellion Cornish Brie: A very rich and creamy Brie, often with a slightly tangy taste.
- St Agnes Brie: Another delicious variety of Cornish Brie.
- Farmhouse Cornish Brie: A traditional style of Cornish Brie, made on a farm.
- Cornish Camembert: A soft, ripe cheese, similar to French Camembert.
- Cornish Garland: A special cheese from Cornwall.
- Cornish Gouda: A firm, yellow cheese, inspired by the famous Dutch Gouda.
- Cornish Herb: A cheese flavored with different herbs.
- Cornish Jack: A hard cheese, great for slicing or grating.
- Cornish Kern: A hard, nutty cheese that has won many top awards.
- Cornish Pepper: A cheese with a spicy kick from added pepper.
- Cornish Tarragon: A cheese flavored with the herb tarragon.
- Cornish Tiskey: Another unique Cornish cheese.
- Cornish Wild Garlic Yarg: A version of Yarg cheese wrapped in wild garlic leaves.
- Cornish Yarg: A famous semi-hard cheese wrapped in nettle leaves, which give it a unique look and flavor.
- Davidstow Cheddar: A strong and mature Cheddar cheese, made in Davidstow, Cornwall.
- Helford Blue: A soft, blue-veined cheese named after the Helford River.
- Keltic Gold: A semi-hard cheese washed in cider, giving it a golden rind and a strong flavor.
- Little Stinky: A cheese known for its strong aroma, but delicious taste.
- Menallack: A cheese made from ewe's (sheep's) milk.
- Miss Muffet: A cheese named after the nursery rhyme.
- Mrs Finn: Another delightful Cornish cheese.
- Nanterrow: A cheese made from ewe's (sheep's) milk.
- Tesyn: A special cheese from Cornwall.
- Toppenrose Gold: A cheese with a lovely golden color.
See also
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