What is Stilton White Cheese?
A fresh PDO Stilton cheese made year-round in dairies within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire from full-cream pasteurised cow's milk. The curd is placed in cylindrical moulds without applied pressure, then drained, turned, surface-sealed, wrapped, and chilled. It is ready for sale after about seven days.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Uniformly white, open, and moist, with a flaky or crumbly body. The exterior forms a smooth, moist white coat free from surface mould, blemishes, or mites. The paste should be free from discolouration, gas holes, and chalkiness.
Clean, fresh, and predominantly lactic, with a noticeable acidic character and no blue-mould aroma. The overall profile is light, youthful, and dairy-forward.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Served fresh on cheese boards with fruit, honey, or oatcakes.
- Crumbled over salads, roasted vegetables, or baked potatoes.
- Used in savoury tarts, light baked dishes, or fruit-led desserts.
What pairs with Stilton White Cheese?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Green Grapes
- Fresh Pear
- Floral Honey
- Walnuts
- Oatcakes
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See wine pairings for Stilton White CheeseStory and origin
Stilton White Cheese is the fresh, un-veined member of the PDO-protected Stilton family. Stilton takes its name from the Cambridgeshire village where the cheese was sold at the Bell Inn, although protected production is confined to Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. The first literary reference to Stilton appears in Daniel Defoe's 1727 Tour through England and Wales.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, tightly wrapped or in a sealed container.
- Air travel: suitable only for short trips if sealed and kept cold.
Profile sources and methodology
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- Official designation
- Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
- Registered name
- Stilton White Cheese
- Register reference
- UK PDO · registered 31 December 2020
UK geographical indication register
