Beaufort

A French Gruyère-type cows’ milk cheese from the high mountain pastures of Savoie, this is buttery yellow with a smooth hard texture, fresh aroma and rich, fruity, brine-edged flavor. It can be used as a dessert cheese and for cooking. When buying, avoid a cheese that is bulging or has too many holes. On the other hand, if it “weeps” salt “tears” and exudes moisture around the holes, buy it; it is a sign that it is perfectly mature. This also applies to Gruyère and Emmentaler. (247)