Castello® Aged Havarti Cheese
Castello® Aged Havarti Cheese

Castello® Aged Havarti Cheese

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Castello® Aged Havarti is a tribute to traditional cheesemaking, and with a silver medal from the 2015 Global Cheese Awards under its belt, this dedication to tradition, patience, and careful craftsmanship is globally recognised. With the cheese allowed to age for 12 months, this smooth, creamy variety unlocks its complex nature and deepens in flavour, revealing buttery, toasted nut notes, a light acidity, and soft caramel sweetness. But this patient ageing process doesn't only add layers to the flavour. As the months pass, delicate protein crystals begin to appear, introducing a pleasantly surprising crunch -- making this a truly tantalising cheese from the inside out.

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  • How Its Made
    Following a traditional recipe from 1952, the creation of Castello® Aged Havarti begins in Denmark, where fresh cows' milk meets time-honoured techniques and a high level of dedication and craftsmanship. Its slow and deliberate beginning paves the way for the cheese to enter the ripening room, where the magic truly happens.

    12 months' maturation is the key to this cheese's elevated texture and flavour. Once it has reached its peak, its characteristic protein crystals form a delicate crunch, the creamy texture evolves, and the flavour intensifies: caramel sweetness followed by subtle notes of caramelised onion. Here, the final stage is reached, where each cheese is individually inspected to ensure high quality in every memorable mouthful.
  • How To Use
    From simple snacks to warm, comforting meals, Castello® Aged Havarti works brilliantly across many roles thanks to its velvet-smooth texture and sweet, tangy flavour. Excellent enjoyed on its own and with a natural talent for melting, this exceptional creation is guaranteed to impress, whether you slice, grate, cube or simply savour it.

    • Slice or dice and enjoy on its own.

    • Savour on top of bread or crackers.

    • Pick a pairing and enjoy as an indulgent snack.

    • Serve it on a cheese platter as an appetiser, snack, or dessert.

    • Make a delicious sandwich or a toastie.

    • Grate on top of warm food.

    • Make a creamy cheese soup.

    • Try it in one of our recipes.
  • Pairings
    Enhance the flavour of your cheese with food and drink pairings. Choose a favourite and immerse yourself in a new and surprising taste combination.
    Rioja
    Rioja
    Wheat Beer
    Wheat Beer
    Caramelized Onions
    Caramelized Onions
    Pear
    Pear
    Cava
    Cava
  • Great in these recipes
    all recipes
  • Where to buy
    Check out country specific purchase locations.

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Nutritional information

Ingredients: Milk, Salt, Lactic acid culture

1733 kj
414 kcal Energy
36 g Fat
23 g Saturated fat
0.5 g Carbohydrates
0.5 g Sugar
23 g Protein
1.8 g Salt
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Rich and creamy aged Havarti with a curious crunch

Castello® Aged Havarti invites you into a world of contrasting sensations, where a rich foundation meets a surprising bite. At first, the cheese is smooth and creamy, almost velvety as it settles on the palate. Then comes the moment that sets this cheese apart -- delicate protein crystals formed during the long ageing process introduce its signature curious crunch.

This light crackle of texture is hard to forget. In fact, it is this playful balance between creaminess and crunch that makes aged Havarti such a pleasure to enjoy, slice after slice.

Bold and buttery with sweet caramel notes

Castello® Aged Havarti offers a rich palette of flavours that transition from a creamy sweetness to a deep, savoury warmth. The first impression is one of pure buttery indulgence, which quickly develops into a clearer note of golden caramel. The sweetness is not overwhelming, but rather provides a soft, mellow base that allows the more intricate flavours of the ageing process to shine through.

This initial sweetness soon gives way to the more complex, savoury side of the cheese: there is a gentle saltiness reminiscent of cured ham, accompanied by the earthy and sweet aroma of caramelised onions. This savoury finish provides a wonderful counterpoint to the earlier caramel sweetness, leaving a pleasant and well-rounded trace on the tongue.

An all-round cheese for your kitchen endeavours

Castello® Aged Havarti is a versatile partner for all your favourite recipes. Its smooth texture and deep flavour allow it to shine in a variety of settings, from rustic breads to elegant, light salads.

For example, this cheese can turn a simple croque madame into a gourmet experience. Once the ham and cheese sandwich is fried in butter, it is finished with béchamel and grated Havarti which the oven bakes into a golden, irresistible crust, enhancing the savoury, buttery flavours and making for a truly decadent breakfast.

You can also use the cheese to elevate a vibrant chicken salad with garlic cheese bread. The salad itself is a fresh combination of chicken, lettuce, and beans tossed in a bright lemon dressing, but by filling pitta breads with aged Havarti and warming them until the centres are molten and the crusts are golden, you create a superb new textural combination.

This fougasse bread with kale pesto shows just how beautifully the aged Havarti performs in the oven. As the bread bakes with tomato sauce and slices of Havarti on top, the cheese melts, bubbles and turns golden, filling the kitchen with a deeply rich savoury aroma. Simply tear off a piece and dip it into the kale pesto for a bright contrast between the fresh, garlicky sauce and the golden melted cheese.

With its creamy melt and bold flavour, Castello® Aged Havarti quickly becomes a natural companion in countless kitchen creations.