Cornish Kern

What is Cornish Kern?

Cornish Kern is a very surprising cheese somewhere between a Gouda, a Gruyere and a Cheddar and definitively a must try for all cheese lovers!
It is a nutty and savoury British cheese with a sweet caramel lingering taste.
Cornish Kern was awarded the title of World's best cheese in 2018 in front of the most famous French and Italian cheese.

Where is Cornish Kern made?

Cornish Kern is a British semi-hard cow's milk cheese hand crafted by Lynher Dairies Cheese Company in Cornwall. The milk is sourced from a local nearby farm.

How is Cornish Kern made?

Cornish Kern inspiration comes from Gouda but the Alpine's starter culture used in its production brings some reminiscence of Gruyere.
It has a beautiful coat of black wax which protects it during the maturation process that last for a minimum of 12 months.

How to serve Cornish Kern?

Cornish Kern is very versatile and will bring colour and flavours to your cheese platter. It is also great in salad and melt very nicely. It goes very well with brioche bread.
Pair Cornish Kern with a Bordeaux red or Sauvignon Blanc if you prefer white for your cheese.