People are being treated to tons of new pumpkin-flavored foods this fall, many of which are dairy-based, like the new pumpkin spice cheese from Beemster. The Pumpkin Spice Gouda combines the classic buttery and caramelly taste of semi-soft gouda cheese with aromatic fall spices like clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom.
The savory cheese is said to be best served at room temperature, although it promises to be just as delicious when warm and melted.
According to Beemster, the taste of the pumpkin spice cheese is said to be "great with sweet-tart and smokey pairings" and the brand recommends serving it alongside ham, turkey, cranberry sauce, chutney, raisin bread or even malbec, chardonnay or a crisp farmhouse ale or cider.
Spiced Pumpkin Cheeses
Beemster's Pumpkin Spice Cheese is Full of Aromatic Fall Flavors
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