Vacherin Mont d'Or

The name "Vacherin Mont d'Or" sounds quite strange and hard to pronounce. That is also part of the reason why non-Swiss consumers think that this cheese is not popular. But contrary to that belief, Vacherin Mont d'Or has always been a familiar presence in many cheese-flavored dishes!

Vacherin Mont d'Or is a classic Swiss cheese from the regions near Mont d'Or, bordering France. This cheese is prepared from pasteurized cow's milk. According to seasoned chefs, it is only accessible from October to April, which is partly the reason why this cheese is harder to purchase than some other options on this list.

One thing to note is that this cheese should not be mistaken with the Vacherin du Grande or plain Mont d'Or variant, since the latter is manufactured with raw milk from cows only in France. Meanwhile, Vacherin Mont d'Or is also coated in spruce to prevent the inside from liquefying and melting. Due to its mild taste and melting, creamy texture, experts often advise us to consume this cheese at room temperature with a spoon.