Clawson Cotswald
United Kingdom
$15.00
Golden, creamy, and generously flecked with green, Clawson Cotswold brings together the mellow richness of Double Gloucester with the lively bite of onion and chives. It's a cheese with a cheerful disposition and a decidedly generous appetite.
The first bite is smooth and buttery, followed by sweet, savory onion and the fresh, grassy lift of chives. Its supple, satisfying texture melts beautifully on the tongue, leaving a lingering richness that invites another slice.
Equally comfortable on an elegant cheese board or melting over a hot baked potato, Cotswold proves that good English cheese needs little ceremony. A crusty loaf, a sharp knife, and a healthy appetite will do nicely.
Appearance & Aroma: Rich golden-orange cheese scattered with emerald-green chives. Fresh herbal aromas mingle with sweet onion, warm butter, and gentle dairy notes.
Texture & Taste: Smooth, supple, and creamy, with mellow buttery richness, delicate sweetness, savory onion, and a bright chive finish that lingers pleasantly.
The Cheese Board: Serve thick slices with crusty sourdough, crisp apples, cornichons, and toasted walnuts. A spoonful of onion chutney makes a fine companion.
The Perfect Toastie: Melt between slices of buttered country bread with caramelized onions and a little Dijon mustard. Grill until golden and gloriously molten.
Baked Potatoes: Split a steaming baked potato and fill generously with grated Cotswold, crispy bacon, and a dollop of sour cream.
Breakfast & Brunch: Fold into fluffy scrambled eggs, mushroom omelets, or savory scones. Its onion-and-chive character brings instant depth without additional fuss.
Comfort Food: Scatter over roasted cauliflower, fold into mashed potatoes, or melt across a juicy burger. Particularly rewarding in macaroni and cheese.
Wrap in cheese paper or parchment, then place loosely in a resealable container in the refrigerator at 35–40°F. Protect from drying out and strong odors. Once opened, follow the package guidance; some retail packs recommend consuming within three days.
Remove from refrigeration approximately 30 minutes before serving to allow its buttery texture and savory aromas to develop.
Background Milk: Made from pasteurized cow's milk, using Double Gloucester as its foundation.
Origin: England, United Kingdom. Produced by Long Clawson Dairy in Leicestershire, drawing on the traditional Double Gloucester cheese style associated with Gloucestershire.
Tradition: Cotswold combines the characteristic golden color and buttery richness of Double Gloucester with minced onions and chives. Long Clawson introduced the blend in the early 1970s, and it has remained a favorite of British cheese lovers.
Production & Aging: The Double Gloucester base is cultured and matured before being blended with onions and chives. The precise maturation period for this particular Cotswold is not specified by the producer.
| Milk | Cow |
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| Texture | Firm |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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