SoftBloomy rind

Camembert

Normandy, FranceRaw cow's milkAged 2 weeks or more

Camembert is a soft, surface-ripened French cheese made from cow’s milk, featuring an edible white bloomy rind and a creamy, supple interior that becomes softer as it matures. Its flavour is earthy and savoury, with notes of mushrooms, butter, and cabbage-like aromas that intensify with aging, giving it a more robust character than Brie.

AI-generated illustration of Camembert, a soft cheese with a bloomy rind.

Flavor

CreamyMushroomyNuttySavory

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