A review of the most commonly found Kerrygold cheese, the Dubliner.
Learn all about this aged cheese, is it cheddar, what is it most similar to, and does it melt well?
I am have been a big fan of Kerrygold cheese and butter for at least a decade now. I found it during the early days of this blog.
It's one that I usually have at least once a year, near St. Patrick's Day.
So what is this cheese like? Read on.
? The Name
Dublin is the largest city in Ireland. It is also it's capital. Over half a million people call it home and it's one of the fastest growing cities in all of Europe. So naturally why not name a cheese after it. That is what the people at Kerrygold did with their Dubliner cheese.
? What Does It Taste Like?
Dubliner is a hard, aged cheese. It is not considered a cheddar, but it is similar to aged cheddar,. No doubt I could tell you if cheddar and you probably would believe me.
The cheese has a sweetness to it along with some flavors that are similar to Parmesan. It's sharp but not exceedingly so.
The cheese has some white crystallization on the top. Don't be alarmed, it's nothing harmful. You see it in many aged, hard cheeses.
? Can You Melt It?
Whenever I want to test whether a cheese will melt, I grate it, and then put it between 2 slices of bread. Making a grilled cheese is a simple way to test how a cheese melts.
How did it do?
Not bad. You see some stretching in the cheese. It took longer to melt than say Muenster, which is our family's go-to cheese for sandwiches. It didn't have the creamy texture. But still a pleasant experience and unique with it's sweet and salty taste.
? Uses
When a recipe called for aged cheddar, you try it with Dubliner. On top of a burger, this cheese will shine. Mac & cheese would work as well. I make a roux of butter and flour, then add milk, then bring to boil, and then stir in the cheese. Or turn the cheese into a dip.
It's definitely a great cheese for a cheeseboard. It's one we often find on our St. Patrick's Day cheeseboard. A lot of the time because it's the easiest Irish cheese to find and it's on sale at a lot of stores.
? More Cheese to Try
Here are some other cheeses that you may want to give a try including more Irish cheese, Spanish, and Mexican cheese.
โ๏ธ Have you tried Dubliner cheese before? Leave a comment below. Need help finding it. Look to buy it at most major grocery retailers including Walmart, Costco and Whole Foods.
Please tell me where I can buy Dubliner Kerrygold cheese in at least 1 pound pieces in my area. Kroger has a small one but very expensive. We are very fond of this cheese and found it in Harrisonburg, Va. but cannot find it local. I live in Christiansburg, Va. area code 24073 and am very close to Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Thanks for any help.
Chris,
I know this isn't in time for St. Patty's Day, but if you are still looking & haven't found it, try a Super Walmart, if there's one near you. That's where I found mine, in the deli section, where they have the specialty cheeses.
Hope this helps,
Anita
I discovered this absolute gem at Whole Foods in Dallas, TX! I just LOVE it!!! While having dental surgery it was nice to have something soft to eat that tasted so good!! I think the people at WF's thought I was an total addict!
At WF in Highland Park (while shopping for a client), I discovered the cheese and it was one charming, delicious and fun... just what I neededd! I paid about $5.00 for the 7oz pkg & did so willingly! But then I dropped by another store that was closer to home rather than closer to my client's house and found the same exact pkg for the incredible price of $2.83!! I just couldn't believe it! I just keep buying it and loving it! Now I am gonna go see if they can get it for me in bigger packages for that same low, low price! OOOOOOOOWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! What a find!!
I just bought a 2 lb block of dublin cheese at costco for just over $5
That's a fantastic deal, thanks for sharing!
Richmond VA, Sams Club, 1lb block for $10. Great deal and good cheese!