Ash coated (soft cheese "Pelnu")
The soft PELNU cheese is a cow’s milk, white-mould cheese matured for 28–35 days. It has a rich, creamy flavour with earthy notes of rain-soaked moss and a deep woodland aroma. As it matures, the paste becomes increasingly supple, eventually taking on an almost melted-cheese consistency and developing a bold, distinctive character. It is a particular favourite on cheeseboards.
| Specific type | White-mold cheese |
| Dairy animal | Cow |
| Type of milk | Unpasteurised |
| Maturation | 28-35 days |
| Fat content | Full-fat; 33% |
| Cheese rind | Natural, edible |
| Structure | Soft and easy to slice; becomes increasingly supple with age |
| Taste description | Rich and creamy, with earthy notes of rain-soaked moss and a deep woodland aroma. With longer maturation, the paste becomes more supple, developing an almost melted-cheese consistency and a notably bold flavour. A particular favourite for cheeseboards. |
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| Additional information |
Project No. 25-00-C0LA2002-000001 “Culinary tourism route “Cheese Road” for the promotion and recognition of local cheese producers” is being implemented with the financial support of the EAFRD. Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service.
