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Henning Cheddar
The Basics
| Make | Crumbly | ||||
| Sub Make | Curd from a single day | ||||
| Typical age profile | 30+ days | ||||
| Approximate weight(s) | 18kg or 2.26kg / 40 lb blocks; 5 lb loaves; precuts | ||||
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| Geographical origin | Wisconsin; United States | ||||
| Protected status | No | ||||
| Species of milking animal | Cow | ||||
| Breed of cow | N/A | ||||
| Raw/pasteurised milk | Pasteurised | ||||
| Vegetarian/animal rennet | Microbial | ||||
| Commonly encountered variations | Medium (4+ months), Aged (9+ months), Sharp (18+ months), 4 Year Extra Sharp, 5 Year Extra Sharp, 6 Year Extra Sharp, 7 Year Extra Sharp, 9 Year Extra Sharp, 10 Year Extra Sharp, 16 Year Extra Sharp, Hatch Chile, Dragon’s Breath, Chipotle, Garlic & Dill, Tomato Basil, Blueberry Cobbler, Bacon, Peppercorn, Mango Fire, Onion & Chive, and more |
The Story
Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker uses his award-winning Cheddar as the foundation of his vast array of flavoured versions. Flavoured cheeses are sometimes overlooked in the artisan cheese world, but at this fourth-generation family-owned creamery, Henning balances a dedication to tradition with a drive to innovate and grow.
From the moment Kerry Henning peered over the edge of the vat as his father and grandfather made cheese to the years working alongside them as a young cheesemaker, he learned the value of tradition. It’s what inspired him to earn Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certifications in Cheddar, Colby, and Monterey Jack, and its tradition that inspires his creativity and innovation in the vat.
Otto Henning opened the doors to his cheese factory in 1914, becoming the first generation of one of Wisconsin’s most storied cheesemakers. Over 100 years later, Henning Cheese works with 20 farms within a 25-mile radius to make their award-winning Colby, Monterey Jack, and Cheddars. One of the last makers of mammoth wheels of cheddar – 300 lb behemoths or more – they know big things come to those who innovate.
The Character
Mild, buttery, and savory, this Cheddar is pliable yet firm enough for slicing.
Perfect Partners
Pair this Cheddar with toasted hazelnuts, beef sticks, spicy brown mustard, or, for fun, dark milk chocolate. Set an ice cider, Grenache, or a brandy old fashioned alongside for sipping.
