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Cornish Kern

Cornish Kern is a hard gouda style cheese. Caramel coloured with a black wax rind

£8.90 – £22.26

Recipient of the Supreme Champion title at the World Cheese Awards in 2017 and a Gold medal at the British Cheese Awards 2024, amongst several other awards, Cornish Kern from Lynher Dairy is a masterpiece. Cornish Kern beautifully blends characteristics of Alpine and Dutch cheeses as it was derived from a Gouda style and developed with Alpine cheese starter cultures.

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Location

Based in Cornwall, England, Lynher Dairies has been producing cheese since the 1980s. They also received the Kings Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in 2024, a testament to their commitment to artisan cheese.

Tasting

Cornish Kern has been derived from a Gouda-style cheese, enhanced with Alpine starter cultures. The curds are scalded to create a caramelised flavour, after which it is pressed into large moulds. After brining and coating in wax, the cheese is matured for over 20 months. It has a deliciously nutty, deep, round flavour.

Pairing

This cheese is creamy and nutty with caramelised flavours, so it would pair beautifully with fruit jams or fresh fruits, such as grapes or figs. This would pair well with sparkling wines, including Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco, as the crisp bubbles balance the creaminess of the cheese. Fortified wines, such as Sherry and Port, make for bold pairings. Or consider Italian Soave or French Picpoul which would beautifully balance and accentuate this Cornish Kern.

Extra Information

  • Region: Cornwall
  • Milk: Cow’s
  • Suitable for Pregnant Women: No
  • Vegetarian: No
  • Style: Hard
  • Storage and Serve: Wrap in wax paper, store below 8 degrees, serve at room temperature.

Recipie

Ingredients:
  • 4 slices crusty bread (e.g., sourdough)
  • 200g Cornish Kern cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • A handful of rocket (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Prepare Bread: Spread mustard on one side of each bread slice (if using).
  2. Assemble: Divide half the cheese between two slices of bread, add rocket (if using), then top with remaining cheese and bread.
  3. Butter: Spread butter on the outside of each slice.
  4. Cook: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook toasties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  5. Serve: Let rest briefly, then slice and enjoy!

Perfect with a side salad or any vegetable soup.

Ingredients

Pasturised Cow’s milk, salt, cheese cultures, animal rennet, calcium chloride

Allergens

Contains cow’s milk

Additional information

Size

200g, 500g

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