Butterkäse ("butter cheese" in
German
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**Germania (Roman era)
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) is a semi-soft, cow's milk cheese known for its buttery flavor and creamy texture. It is moderately popular in Germanic Europe, and occasionally seen in the rest of the cheese-eating world. Although primarily produced in
Germany
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen States of Germany, constituent states have a total popu ...
, some Butterkäse is
produced in Wisconsin.
Description
Texture and Flavor
Butterkäse has a
butter
Butter is a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of Churning (butter), churned cream. It is a semi-solid emulsion at room temperature, consisting of approximately 81% butterfat. It is used at room temperature as a spread (food ...
y flavor and appearance. It is often described as mild, partly due to its brief aging time. It is light in color, ranging from white to light yellow-orange. The softness and mildly salty or acidic flavor is reminiscent of
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* Münster, Germany
* Muenster, Saskatchewan
* Muenster, Texas
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or
Gouda cheeses. Butterkäse first appeared in 1928 as a variant of Italian
Bel Paese, which means "beautiful country". The taste of the cheese can be related to Mozzarella and St. Paulin. The texture of Butterkäse is smooth and creamy, sometimes nearly spreadable depending on the firmness desired by the cheese maker.
Uses and Servings
Butterkäse is often sliced and added to rolls and sandwiches or melted for cooking. It is commonly found in a loaf shape convenient for slicing. It can also be found in a smoked variety. Recipes such as ''Grilled Butterkäse, Mac and Cheese, Cheese Dip, Caramelized Onion Pizza, and Stuffed Chicken Breast'' have the cheese as their main or side ingredient. German dishes that can include ''Butterkäse'' as another component is ''Salad and Spätzle.'' It can also be paired with nuts and fruits for an equal cheese platter.
See also
*
List of German cheeses
Cheeses have played a significant role in German cuisine, both historically and in contemporary times. Cheeses are incorporated in the preparation of various dishes in German cuisine. Germany's cheese production comprises approximately one-third ...
*
List of cheeses
This is a list of cheeses by place of origin. Cheese is a milk-based food that is produced in wide-ranging flavors, textures, and forms. Hundreds of types of cheese from various countries are produced. Their styles, textures and flavors dep ...
References
German cheeses
Cow's-milk cheeses
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