Maida Vale

What’s it like? Maida Vale cheese is a semi-soft washed rind cheese made from UNPASTEURISED Guernsey cow’s milk with a vegetarian rennet.

Where’s it from? Village Maid Cheese in Riseley, just south of Reading.

Packaging: Wrapped as a whole round cheese of 350g.

Recipe ideas for Maida Vale:

Add a new dimension to your Niçoise salad with soft cheese such as Maida Vale, which has a tangy, punchy flavour and buttery texture.

Cream cheese makes the most delicious frosting. Try Maida Vale in this wonderful pineapple, carrot and pecan cake for moist and creamy bites.

Nothing beats making your own pizza. The base is crispy with a nice thick crust, and the three cheeses give you mouth-watering flavour with every bite.

Quiche is the perfect summertime meal. Serve it hot or cold, as a main meal or light bite. We also have this Leek Quiche recipe that uses hazelnut pastry.

Ready made puff pastry makes for delicious cheese tarts. Try it in these Rosemary and Red Onion Tart and these Spinach Puffs.

These Cheese Chilli Tarts are perfect for parties. Crisp, crunchy, golden filo pastry encases a layer of chilli pickle, smothered in melting cheese.

Pair Maida Vale Cheese with gorgeous Portobello mushrooms and smoky bacon for an excellent sandwich!