Cancoillotte

Cancoillotte is a French cheese originating from the region of Franche-Comté. It is believed that this cow’s milk cheese with a thick and creamy texture first appeared more than 2,000 years ago in a region that was then called Séquanie – known nowadays as Haute-Saône.

Originally, the cheese was called fromage fondu (melted cheese) and fromage de femme (housewife’s cheese). The flavor of cancoillotte can best be described as acidic and buttery, with a strong fermented odor. It is recommended to heat it up with butter, wine, and garlic, then pour the combination over vegetables, cold cuts, or potatoes.