Chällerhocker [8oz]

Hailing from the Appenzeller Alps, Chällerhocker is a complex yet approachable Alpine cheese with notes of toasted almonds, sour cream, onion, and a hint of creamy butterscotch. This cellar-aged, cow’s milk cheese is made under the care of famed cheesemaker Walter Räss. Smooth and meltable, it often develops a delicate crystalline crunch. An oaky Chardonnay and dollop of a dark fruit confit are best for highlighting Chällerhocker’s savory undertones.

Sold by the 1/2 pound (8oz)
Product of Switzerland

Good to know:

• Chällerhocker translates to “sitting in the cellar,” and the time spent aging is what gives this cheese it’s distinct character.
• Chällerhocker is washed in wine and spices and then aged for a minimum of 10 months in cellars in the Swiss Alps—specifically, Lutisburg in the canton of Saint-Gallen, Switzerland.
• The raw cow’s milk cheese is made by cheesemaker Walter Räss, who built his reputation making exceptionally high-quality Appenzeller early in his career.
• With distinct notes of butterscotch, roasted nuts, and sour cream and onion, Chällerhocker has won the top two spots in a local competition among Appenzeller cheesemakers for 15 of the last 20 years.