Jarlsberg cheese is a mild,
Swiss Emmentaler-style,
cow's-
milk cheese that has large irregular holes. It comes from
Norway and has a yellow-wax
rind and a semifirm yellow interior. The
texture is
buttery and rich, and the flavor is mild and slightly sweet. It is an all-purpose cheese, good both for
cooking and for eating as a
snack. It has a characteristic smooth, shiny-yellow body, and a creamy supple texture. But Jarlsberg's most notable attribute is its exquisitely mellow, nutty flavor. Jarlsberg Special Reserve is produced in Norway in limited quantities. It is aged a minimum of 12 months and is distinguished by medium to large holes.
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A Norwegian cow's milk cheese that is firm in texture and nutty in flavor. It is very similar to Swiss cheese.