Sparkenhoe Red Leicester 1kg

What is Sparkenhoe Red Leicester like? Matured for six months, Sparkenhoe is the best Red Leicester traditional cheese in the country. Firm texture gentle lactic flavour.

Where’s it from? Made by David and Jo Clarke of  the Leicestershire Handmade Cheese company in South West Leicestershire.

Packaging: This cheese is UNPASTEURISED. A wrapped wedge of 1kg taken from the full 10 or 20kg wheel.

Recipes:

For an indulgent treat that are perfect for parties, or little bites for unexpected guests during the holidays, try these cheese dumplings with Panko breadcrumbs. Serve with a side dip of Tomato Chilli Chutney.

Mini Cheese Tarts – delicious morsels of light, flaky, puff pastry, filled with onion marmalade and topped with vibrant, melted Sparkenhoe cheese. Resulting in the perfect party canapé.

A vegetarian’s dream – cheesy mushrooms using sharp and tangy Sparkenhoe. Adds flavour and colour!

Succulent fish fillets topped with melting cheese taste superb – especially when served with a delicious aubergine and tomato salsa. This fabulous fish with cheese dish is great for a special occasion.

With a deep flavour and a chewy texture, this brioche is to be savoured and enjoyed warm with a good knob of butter. The three cheeses we use combines nutty, sweet and tangy flavours.