Sparkenhoe Red Leicester 250g

What’s it 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 250g taken from the full 10 or 20kg wheel.

You can also buy Sparkenhoe Red Leicester as 500g wedge or a 1kg wedge taken from the full 10 or 20kg wheel.

Recipes:

Sparkenhoe Panko Dumplings are an indulgent treat that are perfect for parties, or little bites for unexpected guests. Serve with a side dip of Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam.

These lovely little Sparkenhoe Mini Tarts are as pretty as they are tasty. Super easy to make, too if you use pre-prepared puff pastry.

A great lunch option served on soda farls, grilled field mushrooms with Sparkenhoe Red Leicester

This Sea Bass with Sparkenhoe and Hot Aubergine Salsa recipes gives you succulent fish fillets topped with melting Sparkenhoe cheese. It tastes superb, especially when served with a delicious aubergine and tomato salsa. This is a fabulous dish 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.