Waterloo cheese

Waterloo
Country of origin United Kingdom
Region Berkshire
Town Riseley
Source of milk Guernsey cattle
Pasteurised No
Texture Semi-soft
Fat content 45%
Aging time 4-10 weeks

Waterloo is a semi-soft, off-white British cheese originating from the Duke of Wellington's estate.[1] It is produced by Village Maid Cheese in Riseley, Berkshire.[2]

Production

Similar to brie,[3] the cheese is made from full-fat, unpasteurised Guernsey milk.[4][5] The affinage period is between 4 and 10 weeks, and the cheese has a fat content of 45%.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Cheese List". Linthwaite House. 2009-06-19. http://www.linthwaite.com/restaurant/local-cheeses-list.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  2. ^ "Wigmore". Neal's Yard Dairy. http://www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/cheeses/Wigmore.pdf. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  3. ^ Walsh, Danny (2008-12-22). "Waterloo". Neck free, head forward and up.... http://www.dannyw.co.uk/?p=309. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  4. ^ "Waterloo". elegusto. http://www.elegusto.co.uk/cheese/cheese_detail.php?productID=181. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  5. ^ Muna Gil, Nadia (2006-01-17). "Anne & Andy Wigmore". Cheesaholics. http://cheesaholics.blogs.com/cheesaholics_anonymous/2006/01/cheesemaker_pro.html. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
  6. ^ "Cheese description: Waterloo". Cheese.com. http://www.cheese.com/Description.asp?Name=Waterloo. Retrieved 2009-08-12.