Discover the iconic Castello® Extra Creamy Blue Cheese

Castello® Extra Creamy Blue Cheese has never been one to follow the usual blue cheese rules. This charming cheese dares to be a little different, blending the mild elegance of brie with the character of blue cheese to create a softer, richer ‘brie-meets-blue' experience.

Its iconic half-moon wedge is instantly recognizable. This shape makes the cheese easy to slice and serve while proudly displaying the beautiful blue-mould marbling running through the creamy interior. With the delicate veins of blue and the soft, spreadable centre clearly visible, this cheese is just as inviting on a cheese board as it is in the kitchen.

Distinctive, creamy and a little unconventional, Castello® Extra Creamy Blue Cheese proves that blue cheese can be both bold and wonderfully creamy.

Buttery-soft texture that melts on the palate

There are many reasons to love Castello® Extra Creamy Blue Cheese, but its extraordinarily creamy texture might be the first to win you over. Sumptuously smooth and wonderfully buttery, the cheese melts slowly on the palate, leaving behind a rich, velvety sensation that is hard to resist.

This luxurious consistency comes from the cheese’s high proportion of cream, as the higher fat content allows the cheese to develop a smooth, almost butter-like texture rather than the firmer, crumbly feel often found in stronger blue cheeses.

Because it is not aged as long, the cheese remains moist, spreadable and pleasingly silky. Even the half-moon shape lends a helping hand, allowing the cheese to ripen evenly from the outside in and preserving that irresistible velvety centre.

A milky, rounded flavour with a delicate sharpness

This cheese delights with a flavour that is round, milky, buttery, and with just the right touch of tanginess. The mild sharpness typical of blue mould is present, but it never takes over. Instead, it adds a lively little spark that keeps the flavour interesting and leaves you reaching for another bite.

The fat in the milk acts as a natural flavour buffer, softening the sharper compounds that normally give blue cheeses their powerful punch. Rather than an intense bite, the flavour becomes smoother, rounder and more mellow.

The blue mould itself also develops more subtly. The delicate marbling produces fewer of the strong, spicy flavour notes found in more forceful blue cheeses. Combined with a shorter ripening period, this allows the cheese to retain a fresh, creamy taste while still offering the distinctive tanginess and subtle sharpness that blue cheese devotees enjoy.

A modern blue cheese suitable for many occasions

Castello® Extra Creamy Blue Cheese feels just as comfortable at a relaxed gathering as it does on a more refined table. Its smooth texture and mild sharpness make it an easy way to elevate simple bites with very little effort, and with just a few finishing touches, everyday snacks and appetizers can quickly go from simple to surprisingly sophisticated.

Prepare these heavenly devilled eggs by mixing our creamy blue cheese into the yolk filling, and discover how a familiar favourite can suddenly become a little more luxurious, with a velvety mouthfeel and a richer flavour.

If you feel like putting your baking skills to the test, try gingerbread cookies with blue cheese and figs. The warmly spiced cookies are layered with pieces of creamy blue cheese, juicy figs, and a drizzle of honey, creating a delicious interplay between sweet and savoury flavours.

And when time is short, stuffed dates come to the rescue. With just a small cut, the dates are ready to be filled with creamy blue cheese, thin slices of pear, and toasted walnuts, creating bite-sized treats that deliver a touch of elegance without much effort.

Be it small appetizers or everyday recipes, Castello® Extra Creamy Blue Cheese adds a creamy, elegant finish to many occasions.