What is a Stilton scoop?

What is a Stilton scoop?

Our Polished Knot Scoop is excellent for serving crumbling Stilton with a minimum of fuss. A great gift for those who love the taste of Stilton, but not necessarily the mess it can create with a normal cheese knife!

How do you slice Stilton cheese?

Stilton, Shropshire Blue, Perl Las, Roquefort, Beauvale. The key is to ensure everyone receives an equal amount of ‘blueness’ in each slice. So make diagonal cuts at the two high corners and further cuts along the length of the cheese.

How do you eat Stilton?

Preparation. Although it works well in cooked dishes such as sauces for steak or pasta, the traditional way to eat Stilton is with port at the end of a meal. If you have a whole Stilton, it is best to cut a round off at a time and then replace the top to prevent the cheese from drying out.

How do you serve Stilton cheese with apricots?

White Stilton with Apricots combines fresh English White Stilton with delicious dried apricots to create a uniquely flavored, fruity cheese. It goes well on a salad or served by itself on a platter. Try adding blueberries or cherries to your dish as well because they make a wonderful pairing with apricots.

Can you eat the crust on Stilton?

The rind of the cheese forms naturally during the aging process and is perfectly edible, unlike the rind of some other cheeses, such as Edam or Port Salut.

Can you eat the rind off Stilton?

Blue cheeses have a variety of rinds from the naturally developed, like Stilton, to those wrapped in sycamore leaves like Cabrales. The rinds of these cheeses, which can also include simply foil and plastic, are not traditionally eaten. But, again, if it’s your cup of tea, eat away. It won’t hurt you.

Is it rude to cut the nose off cheese?

Try not to cut the point or the ‘nose’ off the cheese, which is often the ripest bit and worth sharing around! Remember that, in general, the rind of soft cheeses is edible, but the rind of firm cheeses is usually avoided as it can be quite dry and brittle.

How do you cut blue Stilton cheese?

For triangle-shaped cheeses such as Stilton or some Bries, the institute instructs that diners should cut off the very ends before slicing them into long, thin pieces “so that everyone gets to enjoy the sumptuously gooey texture nearer the tip”.

Do you have to keep Stilton in the fridge?

Always keep your Stilton well wrapped in the refrigerator and preferably in an air tight container. This prevents the cheese tainting any other foods in the fridge and also stops it being tainted by them in return. Properly wrapped Stilton will keep perfectly in the fridge for a couple of weeks after opening.

How do you serve white Stilton cheese with cranberries?

Perfect for adding colour and interest to an after-dinner cheese board, our White Stilton with Cranberries is also delicious crumbled over a salad, enjoyed as a dessert cheese or simply paired with a glass of bubbly or fruity ale.

Is Stilton cheese supposed to be crumbly?

Stilton has a beautiful interior, streaked like marble, and the texture is crumbly and almost soft – relatively delicate compared to its stout and bold flavors. Intense and rich, the taste is complex, opening with creamy and nutty specks, followed by a salty finish that sticks to your palate.