Ile de France Gourmet Cheese

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Fresh, natural ingredients and traditional cheese-making methods produce the rich, full flavor that's made Ile de France Brie famous.

Crafted in Normandy, France, Ile de France Brie is made of the fresh milk of grass fed cows and is rBST free. Ile de France Brie is named after the town of Brie - the French province where it originated - and the famous Ile de France ocean liner, which first delivered Brie to the United States in 1936.

We make our own cream from freshly collected milk and add it to cheese making the very same day. At its freshest, it delivers to the cheese an exceptionally rich creamy flavor.

It all starts with a clean, fresh milky note. Then the deliciously creamy texture of our Brie takes over making the flavor bloom into rich, full mode to end with hazelnut and light mushroom aftertaste.

In 1936, Ile de France Brie was brought to the United States aboard the famed Ile de France ocean liner - the first refrigerated sea vessel. It was the first time Americans had access to the delicate French fromage. Ile de France takes its name from the famous ship and continues to supply authentic French Brie to American cheese lovers.
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- Brie is most flavorful when served at room temperature. Remove Brie from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before serving.

- Traditionally, Brie is served with the rind intact, though many people prefer it with the rind removed.

- A wheel of Brie should be cut like a cake, with wedges cut in slices lengthwise.

- Dip your cheese knife in hot water, so the cheese won't stick to it.

The number of ways to enjoy Brie is limited only by your imagination. Whether served on a hearty baguette with a glass of wine or inside an intricate entrée recipe - like our Brie Membrillo and Asian Pear Crostini or Brie Stuffed Pork Chops with Pomegranate Glaze - there's surely a Brie recipe for any meal or occasion.

Brie is a fantastic on its own, as a pairing and in recipes. Scroll through the pictures of some of our favorite recipes featuring Ile de France Brie to see the full range of its creamy, flavorful essence.

Explore the rest of our website for more ways to enjoy our authentic
French Brie Cheese, including:

- Bloggers Recipes with Ile de France Brie
- Pairing Videos
- Full list of Brie Recipes

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