Boeren-Leidse met Sleutels

Also known as Boeren Leidenkaas, this traditional semi-hard farm cheese from the Gouda family is produced in the wider Leiden area of South Holland. One of the three most famous cheeses of Holland, Boeren-Leidse met Sleutels is infused with cumin seeds, and quite aromatic, while its flavor ranges from fruity to spicy.

In the words of the jury at the Dutch Artisanal Contest 2010, where this cheese won the main award: 'The cheese has a taste that fills your mouth completely, is pleasantly piquant with lavender and ends with walnut with the bitterness of an almond'.

It is matured for 3 to 24 months and becomes more suitable for grating as it ages. As a table cheese, it goes well with all drinks from beer to aromatic wines, while in the kitchen it adds a spicy note to salads, soups, and vegetable dishes.