How to Serve, Enjoy & Store Cabot Cheese
Whether you’re hosting a party of ten or catering to a party of one (you + your couch + your cheese board), you want to make sure your Cabot cheddar tastes its best. Follow these 5 tips on how to serve, enjoy and store cheese properly.
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Step 1.
Choose a cheese board to display your favorite Cabot cheddars on. We love these stone slabs from American Stonecraft. They source stones from the fields of local farmers (including Freund’s Farm and Tully Farm – both of which are Cabot family farmers!
Step 2.
Bring your cheddar to room temperature before you enjoy it. This will take some patience on your part. Yes, Cabot cheddar is delicious straight out of the fridge, but for the richest possible flavor, texture and aroma, letting it come to room temperature is crucial. You’ll want to leave your cheese to “rest” covered—but out of the fridge—for at least an hour. We repeat, up to an hour out of the fridge is best, but if you dig in before, we won’t point fingers!
Step 3.
Serve your cheddar with delicious pairings. Get inspired by one of these spreads:
Simple Cheese Board
Special Occasion Cheese Board
Gourmet Cheese Platter
Click here to check out our ultimate cheese pairing guide
Step 4.
Ready to wrap things up? The best way to store Cabot cheese is in its original wrapper then wrapped loosely in plastic wrap. This helps the cheese retain its moisture and allows it to “breathe.” Another cheese wrap option we love is re-usable Bees Wrap, made in Vermont, and a fellow B Corporation.
Watch how we like to wrap things up:
Step 5.
The best spot for cheese storage is the coldest part of your fridge. That’s usually not your dairy drawer (surprise!), but rather the back of your refrigerator. Cabot Cheddar will keep for several months in the fridge! Though who are we kidding? Most likely you’ll be buying a new block of cheddar before the month is out.
See more ways to use Cabot cheddar with these great recipes.
Comments (22)
Made me hungry!
A larger block as it would be a great gift say 2 or more pounds.
We do have 2 and 3 pound blocks available! Check out Dakin Farm to order if you can’t find these sizes near you: https://www.dakinfarm.com/Cabot-Seriously-Sharp,3228.html?b=s*cabot+cheddar&s=b&p=5&c=6 ~Rachael
Thanks for the storage info.
We’re glad you’re enjoying the tips! Thanks for letting us know 🙂 ~Rachael
Love your products! All of them!!! Thanks for the tips!!
We’re delighted that your such a strong Cabot supporter! We appreciate your support of our farmer owners 🙂 ~Rachael
Where can I buy the 5 year aged wax wrapped cheese.
We no longer have the 5 year aged, it’s now 4 year!
You can find that specialty cheese at our retail locations – located here: https://www.cabotcheese.coop/visit-us
OR you can order online: http://www.dakinfarm.com/Cabot-4-Year-Old-School-Cheddar,3492.html?b=s*cabot+4+year+old+school+cheddar&s=b&p=1&c=1
Hope this helps!
You always put out a beautiful display….love all your suggestions, and your cheeses!!
Thanks for the kind words Cindy! We appreciate your support of our farm family owners 🙂 ~Rachael
If a little mold forms on the cheddar, is it ok to cut it off and still use the cheese? I’m talking about just a few little spots.
Yes Joan, personally I just cut off any surface mold and you’re good to go! ~Rachael
Looking for a template to print out labels with names of variety of Cabot cheeses for cheese platter at bridal shower. Any ideas?
Hi Merrie! We don’t have anything like that, but we love the idea and we are passing along to the team! Perhaps a search on pinterest will provide some template options? Good luck! ~Rachael
Thanks for all of your informative emails. Love, love, love your cheeses!
Wait for Cabot cheese to warm? Impossible! Favorite storage spot in this house–our stomach! Pucker up with seriously sharp!
Love all the tips and recipes!!
Love the varieties of pairings . Looks delicious. Great job
Only cheese I can eat. As I live in Canada we cross the border to buy it. Love your recipes tips and hints. keep up the great and informative work.
Steffi Schwan Napanee Ont. Can.
is there a secret to the best way to OPEN the cheese block packages? it’s always such a struggle
Hi Miriam – I like to take a sharp knife and cut the end off of the block (packaging and all) and then I can slide the knife down the bar and remove the packaging, OR if I’m not going to use the whole block, I can slide out the block cut/shred what I need, and then store the rest in a plastic bag, or tupperware. Hope this helps! ~Rachael