Dairy
Buffalo Cheddar
Buffalo cheddar applies cheddaring and pressing to buffalo milk for a richer, often softer-bodied cheddar with sweet dairy depth and pale colour. It remains a specialty make beside ubiquitous cow cheddar. Slice for boards, melt carefully in sauces, or grate aged pieces. Expect more oil release than cow cheddar when heated. Pair with fruit and sharp pickles.
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Characteristics
Preparations
GratedMeltedSliced
Traits
AgeableCheddaredMild To SharpPalePressedRich
History
Specialty dairies tried cheddar methods on buffalo milk for niche markets.
Farmstead buffalo cheddar appeared in Italy, the US, and Australasia.
Chefs used buffalo cheddar for richer melts and burgers.