Hermelín Cheese

Hermelín is a traditional Czech soft-ripened cheese covered with a white mould rind, similar to French camembert. It is made from cow's milk and has a characteristic mildly piquant, creamy flavour that deepens as it matures. In Czech cuisine, it is most often served fresh with bread and wine, but it is also widely used for marinating, pickled hermelín with garlic, paprika, and herbs is one of the classic Czech cold starters. It is also excellent for grilling or deep-frying in breadcrumbs, which gives it a crispy coating and warm, melting interior.