Kunik cheese
| Kunik | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Region, town | Thurman, New York |
| Source of milk | cows and goats |
| Pasteurized | yes |
| Texture | soft-ripened |
| Aging time | semi-aged |
Kunik is a semi-aged, triple cream wheel cheese made from 25% Jersey cow cream and 75% goat's milk. It has an edible, bloomy white rind; a tangy, buttery flavor; and a thick, smooth, creamy texture. The addition of high-milkfat Jersey cow cream makes the cheese more rich and flavorful than a brie cheese, but less pungent than a pure goat cheese.[1] Anne Saxelby, reviewing the cheese for Esquire, stated "it may very well be the sexiest cheese in the U.S.A."[2]
Production
Kunik is produced at Nettle Meadow Goat Farm in Thurman, New York.[3] The farm is basically an animal sanctuary, funded by the income from cheese sales.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Nettle Meadow Farm's description of Kunik". Archived from the original on 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
- ^ [1] Cheese of the Week: Sexy, Swoon-Worthy Kunik
- ^ "Nettle Meadow Farm's website". Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
- ^ [2] Kunik makers mold a goat-milk wheel of distinction.
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