Tete de Moine Cheese Rosettes
$14.00 / 3.5 oz Eachprice is $14.00 by 3.5 oz Each
- Thermalized
- Animal Rennet
- Age: 3-4 months
- Cow Milk
- Switzerland
It’s all the magic of Tête de Moine rosettes, no girolle required. These delicate flowers are shaved straight from the wheel according to Swiss tradition, creating airy, ribbon-like curls that melt on your tongue. Expect a fruity aroma with notes of toasted nuts and a gentle Alpine funk. The rosette shape isn’t just pretty—it amplifies the flavor of every bite. Pile these ready-to-serve delights onto a cheese board or scatter over a salad, paired with prosciutto or crisp crackers.
“This is a go-to for those who want the drama of a Tête de Moine board without the equipment, or the arm strength. You still get that fluffy texture and lovely aroma… Just open the tray and you’re there.”
Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes
- Tête de Moine, meaning “monk’s head,” is a cheese from Switzerland that’s traditionally shaved into rosettes using a girolle, a tool that transforms the cheese into thin, delicate curls designed to enhance aroma and texture.
- These pre-formed rosettes offer the same experience—light, airy, and full of flavor—without the need for special equipment, making them ideal for easy entertaining.
- Aged 3–4 months, the cheese develops a supple, semi-firm paste that becomes silky and almost fluffy when shaved, allowing it to melt quickly on the palate.
- The flavor is classically Alpine: nutty and buttery with a fruity brightness and a subtle, savory funk that lingers.
- The increased surface area of each rosette helps release more aroma, intensifying both scent and taste with every bite.
