Comte Cheese

Comte Cheese

Dairy Good year-round
Used in 1 of 203 cuisines (0%)

Nutty and complex with a firm, yet creamy texture; Comté cheese delights with its multifaceted flavor, ranging from sweet to savory. Its aroma is reminiscent of grassy pastures and blooming flowers.

Where it comes from

Comté is a traditional cheese from the Jura region of France, dating back to the 12th century, made from unpasteurized cow's milk and aged for a minimum of four months.

In the kitchen

Comté is versatile in the kitchen, perfect for melting in fondue, grating over pasta, or savoring on a cheese platter with fruit and charcuterie.

Across cuisines

Comté cheese is a French cheese with a firm yet creamy texture and a complex flavor profile ranging from nutty to sweet. It is commonly used in gratins, fondues, and as a table cheese. The flavor of Comté develops over its aging period.

Nutrition (per 100g)

~393kcalCal
~27.0gProtein
~31.0gFat
~0.0gCarbs
~0.0gFiber

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