Plus discover the ideal temperature to serve this lusciously creamy cheese.
Food trendscome and go, and the cool cheese seems to shift quicker thanmoviesdebut and are done at theaters.
But theres one steady contender for the besttype of cheesefor snacking, baking, and even cake-ing: Brie.
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What Is Brie Cheese?
Brie is now made (and savored) all over the world.
The flavor strengthens as it ages on the store shelf or in your refrigerator, too.
Brie cheese has different flavor profiles and textures depending on the age of the cheese, Sennett says.
You might also spot herb Brie or Brie made with other types of milk, such as goat milk.
American Brie is often made with pasteurized milk.
This means that French Brie typically tastes earthy and grassy compared to American Bries milder flavor.
Brie cheese starts off tasting like milk and a subtle hint of mushrooms, Fuscaldo says.
As Brie ripens, it becomes more buttery, vegetal, earthy, and umami in flavor.
Serve it at Room Temperature (or Warm)
Your refrigeratorscrisper draweris the best placeto store Brie.
When it comes time to serve, its wise to take the chill off.
One cant exist without the other, Fuscaldo tellsBHG.
Fuscaldo compares the rind to the crust on bread: It adds some depth to the taste.
Of course, it all boils down to personal preference.
Sennett suggests sampling a bite with the rind and the paste.
The paste within is still often incredible in texture and flavor, Sennett says.
Young brie is brilliant baked.
