Gourmandise

Gourmandise, this soft, buttery textured French cheese, available in two flavor varieties, offers a very distinctive taste experience. It is exceptional in combining a delicate and smooth cheese paste with crunchy walnuts or aromatic cherries. Those who have tried it can't seem to get enough of it. Gourmandise is especially popular around the holidays, as it makes a unique party spread.

PROFILE

Ile de France Cheese Made from cow's milk, this spreadable processed cheese is a unique blend of aged cheeses (Gruyere and Cheddar), and cream, with a hint of added flavors. One type is flavored with walnut and is excellent with pears and other winter fruits, or even accompanied by blue cheeses. The other type is infused with kirsch, the clear brandy distilled from cherries and their pits and used in making fondue, and black forest cake. Gourmandise varieties are most commonly served as dessert cheese; a true delicacy especially when served with dessert wines like Sherry or Port or well chilled champagne.

HISTORY

  Gourmandise: (noun) unrestrained enjoyment of fine foods, wines, and the like. The name Gourmandise is derived from French word "gourmet". It implies a satisfaction that is felt when savoring the taste of richly flavored delicacies. This exquisite cheese is appropriately named in account of its savory quality.

RECIPES
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La Quiche Gourmandise



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written by French food enthusiast, June 16, 2013
Top Foods grocery store in Olympia carries the kirsch Gourmandise. It's the only place in Washington I've seen it carried. Of course, it's retail, not wholesale, but the cheesemonger will tell you how to order it from her distributor.
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written by Aron W, February 21, 2013
I am also looking for the walnut Gournamdise in Olympia Wa area 98506. Very popular with the catering company that I work for, unfortunately, our distributor has discontinued it. Any recommendations, preferably wholesale?? Thank you.
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written by Tammy McEwen, January 06, 2012
Hello:
Can you please tell me where I may find the Cherry Gourmandise and Walnut one in the US? Im in the Chicago area and would love to buy it here or have it shipped.
Thank you,
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written by Kristy, December 13, 2011
Costco has it now.
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written by tenis supra, December 13, 2011
Very, very nicely done!,http://www.tenisupra.com
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written by Cindy Henderson, November 24, 2011
Oh my goodness...Sunflower Seed Bread with Gourmandise Walnut spread on it! Out Thanksgiving Appetizers just got kicked up a notch! A new family tradition has been born!
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written by Julie Albers, November 20, 2011
I live in a small town called Titusville in Florida. My local Publix carried it
ONCE ..lol now nobody nearby does
please tell me where i can get it here?
jules~
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written by fran, April 29, 2011
Can anyone tell me what the calorie count or ingredients are in the delicious Rambol Cherry Gourmandaise. I eat it every day for lunch and am on WW and need to know. Thanks.
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written by Luc, December 28, 2010
Love Gourmandise with kirsh,you could please tell me how to get it in montreal,quebec in canada.
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written by Jon, December 16, 2010
Jane Archer -
Your post is over a year old (I hope that this board is still active), but I can find the walnut all over Milwaukee. It is the Cherry that I cannot find locally.

I might suggest the Chairman Boob's new place in Arlington Heights (whatever he is calling the Pick-n-save) there because his (cough cough) his overly priced high end stores here (The Marketplace)in Milwaukee carry the Walnut.
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