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Stilton
English blue with a rich crumbly-creamy texture and deep flavors of butter, nuts, earth and pepper.
Milk & style
Cow’s milk • traditional firm blue
Aged Minimum about 9 weeks; commonly 3–6 months
Tang 6/10 · Funkiness 7/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Pears, walnuts, fruitcake and chutney
Wine
Vintage Port or sweet Sherry
Beer
English barleywine or stout
More about this cheese
History & producer
Protected English dairies; verify wheel label Blue Stilton is a protected regional cheese made only by approved dairies in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. Its commercial fame grew from sales through the village of Stilton in the 1700s; check the wheel label for the dairy, such as Colston Bassett, Cropwell Bishop, or Long Clawson.
At the cheese counter
“Stilton is the classic English blue—rich, crumbly and powerful, with a long nutty finish.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Very good – melts into a full-flavored sauce but can become oily if overheated. GRATING: Good when cold; it also crumbles cleanly. SHAVING: Good when cold – shave into short curls or crumble over salads and steak.
Enjoy within
7–10 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
