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Beemster Graskaas

$11.49 Beemster Graskaas OUT OF STOCK Origin: The Netherlands Type: Rare, Extra Smooth, Spring Cow’s Milk - “This Rare Cheese, known for being the creamiest of the year, is aged for one month. The flavors are uniquely deep yet the texture remains very rich and creamy.” Availability: Late May is when Beemster Graskaas arrives to the United States and is available til supplies last. Beemster only produces 2000 wheels every season of Graskaas, Beemster then only exports 1000 of those wheels to other countries for resale. Form: 28 pound wheel with a protective wax coating that is inedible. Serving Suggestions: Beemster Graskaas and Date Salad Serves 4 Preparation Time 10 minutes * 9 ounces Beemster Graskaas, cut in small cubes * 1 fresh orange * 2 tablespoons milk oil - Sunflower or Grape Seed Oil * freshly ground black pepper * ½ cut pitted dates, chopped * 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped * approximately 1 bunch arugula Scrub the orange and grate the zest. Cut in half and squeeze one of the halves. Pour the juice into a bowl, removing any seeds, and stir in the oil to make dressing. Add the grated orange zest and season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir in the Grasskaas cubes and dates. The Grasskaas with its unique flavor and creaminess combines very well with the sweet dates, the crispy pistachios and the spicy pepper. Just before serving, toss with the pistachios and arugula. Serve the salad either in small bowls or on a plate, with baguette on the side. Storage Suggestions: Wrap in wax paper then cover in aluminum foil and place at the bottom of the refrigerator. Beemster Graskaas will last up to one month when stored properly. Beemster Graskaas is such a rare and wonderful cheese due to the fact that every spring on the Beemster farm, the Cows are released into the open fresh spring fields and graze freely on the fresh spring pastures. “It is only the first milkings from these fresh pastures that are used to make the coveted Beemster Graskaas.” This rare cheese in available late spring, early summer because of the aging process which takes up to one month and once the supplies are gone you must wait a whole year to enjoy the “Rare extra smooth spring cheese” again. www.beemstercheese.com