Wine Pairings
Varieties
Traditional German Muenster is a washed-rind cheese made from cows’ milk; it has an orange rind and can have a strong odor and a mild to strong flavor; it is enjoyed as a table cheese.
American Muenster (sometimes called Munster) is a smooth, light-colored, semisoft cheese textured with tiny holes; it is much milder than the European varieties. Many American Muensters are made in Wisconsin.
French Muenster is known for its full, sharp flavor, its creamy consistency, and its sometimes assertive odor. Muenster is initially white and odorless; the pungent aroma develops as it is aged over the course of a month, during which the cheese is rind-washed. It is typically seasoned with anise, fennel, caraway, or cumin seeds.
Preparation, uses, and tips
French Muenster can be served with the salad course, with dessert fruits, such as cherries, pears, plums, or peaches, with beer and wine, and with hearty rye breads. German Muenster has a moderate flavor, which makes it an ideal complement to fruit, raw vegetables, breads, preserved meats, beer, or wine. American Muenster, with its mild flavor, combines well with other more full-flavored foods, and melts nicely.
Nutritional Highlights
Muenster cheese, 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 104
Protein: 6.6g
Carbohydrate: 0.32g
Total Fat: 8.5g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (200mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
