(MORE-bee-yay) - I tasted Morbier for the first time at my friends gourmet market and loved it.
Named for a little farm town in France, this semisoft cow's cheese was originally made with left over cheese for personal consumption by the cheesemakers.
At the end of the day the cheesemaker would take leftover curd from making Gruyère de Comté and press it into a mold. To keep it from drying out and to keep the insects away, he would top it off with a little ash. In the morning he would add any additional afternoon curd on top of the ash and you had Morbier.
Today they make it from a single batch of mild and add a harmless vegetable product to give it the same appearance. It measures 15 - 18 inches in diameter, about 3 inches in height, weighs about 20 lbs., and has a minimum fat content of 45%.
Characteristics
A cows milk cheese that is aged 4 months. It has a washed rind and tastes like nuts and fruit. Morbier is a semi-soft cheese with a fresh hay aroma. You can serve it alone but it is great on sandwiches and melts great so you may want to try it in a grilled cheese sandwich.
With a bold & complex flavor, Morbier has a yellow-ivory interior and is wrapped by a creamy-brown crust.
Morbier comes in 1 pound wheels which you may find at your local cheese store but if you can't find it, try one of these resources:
Where Can You Buy Morbier Cheese Online?
You most likely won't find this cheese at your local supermarket but try a local cheese shop or gourmet store. If you can't find it near by, you can order it at
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