Abondance

Abondance is a semi-cooked, pressed cheese made with unpasteurized milk from the Abondance, Montbéliarde, and Tarine cow breeds. Easily recognizable by the concave edge of its orange-brown rind, Abondance is much smaller than other similar cooked cheeses and must mature for at least 100 days.

It has a very soft paste and melts in the mouth, while the flavor is slightly bitter, reminiscent of fresh lemons and warm spices. This cheese is best paired with a glass of dry white wine and it's typically served with apples and pickles, but it can also be used in fondues.