description Bleu de Bresse Overview
Bleu de Bresse is a soft French blue cheese associated with the Bresse area and produced from cow's milk. It has a pale, creamy interior marked by blue veining and is generally known for a mild flavor and spreadable texture rather than an intensely sharp profile. The cheese was developed in the twentieth century and uses a production approach related to soft-ripened cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.
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What kind of cheese is Bleu de Bresse?
Bleu de Bresse is a soft French blue cheese made from cow's milk, with a creamy interior and blue veining. It is known for a mild, spreadable character rather than the sharpness of stronger blue cheeses. [Savencia product history](https://www.savencia-pli.com/fr/nos-marques/bresse-bleu)
Where did Bleu de Bresse originate?
The cheese is associated with the Bresse area of France. Its first production dates to around 1951, and the Bresse Bleu brand was registered in 1952.
How strong does Bleu de Bresse taste?
It is generally mild, creamy, buttery, and slightly mushroomy, making it approachable for people who find Roquefort or other hard blues too intense. The soft texture also makes it easy to spread on bread.
How is Bleu de Bresse usually served?
It works on a cheese board, with bread, in salads, or melted into a sauce. A sweet white wine such as Monbazillac is a traditional style of pairing for this mild French blue.
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