Taking cheese to a league of its own
There are many tangy cheeses. There are also many specialty cheeses that feature a creamy, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a certain finesse. «Der scharfe Maxx» has no doppelgänger, however: This is a one-of-a-kind cheese.
Cheese is passion. Especially when we’re talking about «Der scharfe Maxx». The red bull stands for this unique cheese’s hotblooded feistiness and pleasant tanginess. While other cheeses sit dutifully on the cheeseboard and strive not to stand out, «Der scharfe Maxx» boldly takes center stage. This is a cheese that likes to make a statement. Yet it does so in a devastatingly charming way – one part cheeky, one part bold, but always with panache. Whether it’s on a counter or a table, «Der scharfe Maxx» shows who's king of the dairy world. This is a cheese that makes a strong entrance – but then melts away on your tongue.
Highlights
- maturation period circa 5 months
- tangy, melts in the mouth
- Produced with Swiss raw milk
Semi-hard Swiss cheese/ minimum 58% fat in dry matter / the rind is formed using a natural smear ripening process
Energy | 1840 kJ (440 kcal) |
Fat | 39.0g |
of which saturates | 23.0g |
Carbohydrate | < 0.1g |
of which sugars | 0.0g |
Protein | 23.0g |
Salt | 1.75g |
“Hello, our family loves ‘Scharfer Maxx’ – on bread, toasted, in a risotto, grated, etc. For many years, however, it was a cheese I would walk past and ignore! All because of its name. Some cheese is so spicy that it burns your mouth, which I strongly dislike. That’s exactly what I expected from ‘Scharfer Maxx’, on account of its name and the large amount of red (= hot) on the packaging. Up until the point when I tried some from the cheeseboard. (I.M.)“
Cooking with «Der scharfe Maxx»
Are you on the lookout for creative recipe ideas or exciting combinations to try with a full-bodied cheese? Want to find out which ingredients go especially well with the flavor of the iconic cheese from Studer? Do you like creating unusual culinary delicacies? We’ve put together some recipes using «Der scharfe Maxx», as well as some pairings for any occasion.