Sliced Dutch Maasdam

Maasdam is a Dutch semi-hard cheese made from cow’s milk, developed to resemble Swiss-style Emmental but with a softer, creamier texture and faster maturation. It is produced by curdling the milk, pressing it into wheels, and then ripening it with special bacteria that create its characteristic large holes (“eyes”) and mild nutty flavour. It has a sweet, buttery taste with gentle savoury depth and a smooth, slightly elastic bite that melts well. Maasdam is commonly used for sandwiches, cheese boards, melting in toasties, or cooking where a creamy, mild cheese is preferred.