Kerrygold Skellig
Also known as: Skellig cheese, Skellig
Kerrygold Skellig is an Irish cheddar from Kerrygold made with pasteurized milk of grass-fed cows: creamy yet crumbly, rich and tangy with a butterscotch-like sweetness.
Kerrygold Skellig is a cheddar from the Irish brand Kerrygold, owned by the Ornua co-operative. It is made in Ireland from pasteurized cow's milk from cows grazing Irish pastures, using only natural ingredients: milk, salt, cultures and enzymes.
Skellig tastes different from a classic cheddar: it is rich and tangy, but with a clear sweetness that the maker compares to butterscotch. The texture combines creaminess with crumbliness, so the cheese breaks easily into chunks and melts well.
How to use it: Skellig can take centre stage on a cheese board with apples, pears, nuts and bread; it also works well in cheese sauces, gratins, macaroni cheese and toasted sandwiches. Cider, ale or a fruity red wine go well with it. Keep it in the fridge, tightly wrapped, and let it stand at room temperature for half an hour before serving.
Other cheeses from the same brand include Kerrygold Dubliner, a hard aged cheese with a sweet and nutty flavour, and Kerrygold Cheddar in several ages. Cheddar belongs to the hard cheeses.
Why it matters to you: Skellig is a choice for people who find classic cheddar too sharp but still want a bold flavour with a sweet side.
Facts
| Raw material | pasteurized cow's milk, salt, cultures, enzymes |
|---|---|
| Taste | rich, tangy, butterscotch-like sweetness |
| Main use | cheese board, cheese sauces, bakes |
How it connects to Cheese
Kerrygold Skellig → kind of → 🧀 Cheddar → kind of → 🧀 Cheese
Links
- Part of
- Kerrygold, 🪨 Hard cheeses, 🧀 Cheddar
Frequently asked questions
How does Kerrygold Skellig differ from classic cheddar?
It is rich and tangy, but with a clear sweetness the maker compares to butterscotch.
What is the texture of Kerrygold Skellig?
Creamy and crumbly at once, so it breaks into chunks and melts well.
What goes well with Kerrygold Skellig?
Apples, pears, nuts and bread, and cider, ale or a fruity red wine.
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