Pressed Cooked Cheese Archives

Browse Cheese Atlas’s extensive range of artisanal pressed cooked cheeses from around the world.

Pressed cooked cheese is a type of cheese that is made by heating the curd and pressing it into a shape. It is typically aged for a period of time, which can range from a few weeks to several years, depending on the variety.

You can also find our archives organised by other cheese types here: Blue, Fresh, Pasta Filata, Pressed Uncooked, Soft Washed Rind, Soft White Mould and Whey.

Pressed Cooked Cheese Profiles

Asiago: Veneto’s Hidden Gem

Known for its nutty flavour and slightly grainy texture, Asiago cheese is used in a wide range of dishes, from pasta to sandwiches to salads...

Grana Padano: Italy’s Most Underrated Cheese

In this blog post, we will explore the origins, history, geography, production methods, flavour, pairings and alternatives of Grana Padano...

Cotija: The Mexican Parmesan

Known as the Mexican Parmesan, Cotija is without a doubt one of the country's most famous cheeses. Let's learn about its origins...

Beaufort: The Pride of Savoie

Beaufort cheese is a pressed cheese hailing from the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Made from raw milk from Tarentaise and Abondance cows...

Kefalograviera: The Macedonian Prince

Kefalograviera has very quickly become one of Greece's favourites. Read on to learn more about this pressed cheese from Western Macedonia...

Samsø: The Danish Emmentaler Cheese

There is so much more to Danish cheeses than Havarti. Read on to discover Samsø, a hidden gem from one of Denmark's most picturesque islands...

Casu Marzu: Maggot Cheese From Sardinia

Let's talk about Casu Marzu, a maggot-infested cheese that has been banned in its own country...

C2: Australia’s First Raw Milk Cheese

Raw milk cheeses are still a fairly new concept in Australia. And Raw Milk C2 by Bruny Island Cheese Co. is the one that started it all...

Jersey Cheese: Australia’s First Original

Could Colin Wood's Jersey Cheese be Australia's first true original cheese? Read on to learn about the maker and the cheese...
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