If a Gouda and a Parmesan had a baby, and that baby had a rebellious "blue" streak, you’d get Prima Donna Fino Blue. This is a 6-month aged Dutch masterpiece that features the nutty, crystalline crunch of an aged Gouda, but with very subtle veins of blue mold. It’s not a "punch-you-in-the-face" blue cheese; it’s a sweet, savory, and slightly piquant experience. It’s the best "entry-level" blue cheese for those who are usually scared of blue mold. It’s a "triple threat" on a cheese board—it’s salty, sweet, and tangy all at once. It’s the cheese that will have your friends asking for the wrapper so they can buy it themselves. The Recipes Recipe #1: Prima Donna Blue Steak Topper Crumble the 6-month aged cheese over a hot steak and let it melt. The blue notes act as an "umami booster." A luxury steakhouse dinner at home. Recipe #2: Sweet & Salty Blue Salad Toss arugula with walnuts, sliced pears, and shards of Prima Donna Fino Blue. The cheese’s sweetness and the blue tang create a sophisticated garden dinner for friends. The Appetizers Appetizer #1: Blue & Honey Walnut Bites Place a shard of the cheese on a cracker, top with a walnut and a drizzle of honey. It’s a powerhouse of flavor textures for a cocktail hour. Appetizer #2: The "Blue Crunch" Dates Stuff a Medjool date with a piece of Prima Donna Blue. The sugar of the date and the salt of the cheese create an addictive "sweet-and-funky" party snack. Ingredients: Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, cheese cultures and animal rennet Size: 23 Lbs (Average) Origin: Holland
