What type of cheese is Brillat-Savarin?
Q: What type of cheese is Brillat-Savarin?
A: Brillat-Savarin is a soft, white-crusted cow's milk cheese with at least 75% fat in dry matter (roughly 40% overall).
Q: Who created the cheese?
A: The cheese was created in the 1930s by cheese-maker Henri Androuët.
Q: How thick are wheels of Brillat-Savarin?
A: Wheels of Brillat-Savarin are 12–13 cm thick and approximately 4 cm thick.
Q: Is there a fresh version of this cheese available?
A: Yes, it is also available as a fresh cheese (non affine) that resembles rich cream cheese.
Q: What flavors does this cheese have?
A: It is creamy and faintly sour and has been described as "Dairylea for grownups" or "what Dairylea tastes like in heaven".
Q: What type of drinks pair well with Brillat Savarin?
A: It goes well with medjool dates and also champagne, Pale Ale, and Champagne. The carbonation wipes the fattiness from the palate and the malts enhance the creaminess of the cheese.
Q: Is there an older version of this cheese available?
A: Yes, French Cheese making company Rouzaire produces an older version called Pierre Robert which has deeper earthy flavours and more intense salty taste than regular aged Brillat Savarin.
