Lancashire cheese
Lancashire is an English cow's-milk cheese from the county of Lancashire. There are three distinct varieties of Lancashire cheese. Young Creamy Lancashire and mature Tasty Lancashire are produced by a traditional method, whereas Crumbly Lancashire (more commonly known as Lancashire Crumbly within Lancashire) is a more recent creation suitable for mass production.
| Lancashire | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | England |
| Region | Lancashire |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurised | Depends on variety |
| Texture | Hard, creamy to crumbly |
| Aging time | 1–24 months |
| Certification | Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese only: PDO |
| Named after | Lancashire[*] |
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It is traditionally paired with Eccles cakes and Chorley cakes.
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