Harzer Käse
Also Known As: Harzer Roller
There are two types of Harzer Käse:
1. Harzer Käse smeared with a yellow bacteria.
2. Harzer Käse smeared with a red bacteria. This version is more spicy in taste.
Harzer Käse is formed either into small rolls (often sold in multiples of 4 or 5) or into a longer log.
Similar cheeses: Handkäse and Mainzer Käse
Cheese Category: Sour Curd Cheeses
Country of Origin: Germany
Specialty of: Harz (south of Braunschweig)
Cheese Characteristics
Main Ingredient(s): Cow's Milk
Age (Ripening Period): Few days to 1 Week
Flavor: Lightly spicy; Strong fragrance
Consistency: Flexible yet soft
Sliceable? Yes
Spreadable? No
Crumbles? No
Use for melting? No
Use in dips? No
Dessert cheese? Yes
Cooking and Preparation Tips
Goes well with bread, butter or mustard, and pickles.
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