Reblochon

What Is Reblochon?

Reblochon is a washed-rind soft cow's milk cheese from the Alpine pastures of France's Savoie region. It's matured in flat cylindrical molds and develops a thin orangish rind.

Beneath its thin rind lies a soft, creamy, and slightly nutty interior. Because it melts beautifully with heat, it's the star cheese of "tartiflette," a dish made with potatoes and smoked meat.

Nutritional Values of Reblochon

Reblochon, like soft cow's milk cheeses, contains about 330 kcal of energy per 100 g, high fat and protein; it's a source of calcium. Values are approximate, based on a similar cheese profile.

What Are the Benefits of Reblochon?

With its protein and calcium content, reblochon can be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet; since its fat ratio is high, attention to portion size is recommended.

This information is general; reblochon is a food, not a substitute for medical treatment.

How to Choose Reblochon?

Good reblochon is a cheese with a thin, orangish rind, a cream-colored interior, and a slight softness. An overly strong ammonia smell indicates excessive ripening.

• The rind should be thin-orangish, not overly sticky
• The interior should be cream-colored, soft and creamy
• The smell should be distinct but not veering into ammonia

How Should Reblochon Be Stored?

Reblochon is stored wrapped in cheese paper in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks; it should not be left in airtight plastic. It's brought to room temperature before serving.

Using Reblochon in the Kitchen

Reblochon is used most often melted in tartiflette, gratins, and baked dishes; it's also served on a cheese board with fruit and bread. Because it melts well, it's also preferred in hot sandwiches and toast.

How Is Tartiflette Made?

Boiled potato slices are layered in a dish with onion and smoked meat; a reblochon cut in half is placed on top, and it's baked until the cheese melts and the top browns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is reblochon's rind eaten?

Its thin rind is edible; it's also used with its rind in dishes like tartiflette. It can be trimmed off if desired.

Which cheese is reblochon similar to?

It belongs to the washed-rind soft cheese group; it's close to the same family as taleggio and similar creamy cheeses.

What is reblochon served with?

It pairs well with potatoes, bread, fruit, and light drinks; it's served melted in hot dishes, and at room temperature on a cheese board.