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Texture creamy inside

Camembert

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Stink Level: 6/10

Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with bloomy rind. It gives off a scent described as earthy, mushroomy, vegetal, ammonia, with a taste that’s buttery, nutty, creamy, mild tang, and a texture that's white rind, creamy inside, soft, runny when ripe. It’s often enjoyed baked whole, served with apples or nuts, paired with cider or champagne.

Other names: Camembert de Normandie

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Best enjoyed...

  • Baked whole.
  • Served with apples or nuts.
  • Paired with cider or Champagne.

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Stinking Bishop

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Stink Level: 10/10

Washed-rind cow’s milk cheese washed in perry. It gives off a scent described as rotten fruit, wet socks, fermented pear, with a taste that’s soft, savory, buttery, fruity tang, and a texture that's moist, orange-brown rind, creamy inside. It’s often enjoyed eaten with crusty bread, paired with perry or english cider.

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Best enjoyed...

  • With crusty bread.
  • Paired with perry or English cider.

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