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    Home Β» Cheese Types Β» Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese

    Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese

    Published: Mar 5, 2021 Β· Modified: May 23, 2022 by Eric Samuelson

    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? We also list some substitutions if you can't find this cheese.

    Kerrygold Dubliner cheese in the package on top of a wood cutting board.

    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.

    Jump to:
    • πŸ“› The Name
    • πŸ‘… What Does It Taste Like?
    • πŸ₯ͺ Can You Melt It?
    • πŸ” Uses
    • ♻️ Substitute
    • πŸ§€ More Cheese to Try
    Kerrygold dubliner cheese sliced up on a wood cutting board with some crackers. A whole package is next to the board sitting on some rocks.

    πŸ“› 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.

    A close up showing the texture of the Dubliner cheese. It's appearance is similar to cheddar. You can see some white crystals on the biggest piece of cheese.

    πŸ‘… 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.

    πŸ₯ͺ 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?

    Dubliner cheese grilled cheese sandwich is cut in half and being pulled apart so you can see the cheese.

    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.

    πŸ” 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.

    Kerrygold Products on a white table with gray and brown circles. The products are Irish butter, Aged Cheddar, and Blarney Castle cheese.

    ♻️ Substitute

    Are you looking for a cheese to substitute for Dubliner? Any aged cheddar would do including Kerrygold Aged Cheddar. Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar is close as well. Or Cabot Catamount Cheddar that is available at Whole Foods stores.

    πŸ§€ 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.

    • Kerrygold Blarney Castle
    • Kerrygold Kilaree
    • Manchego & Mahon from Spain
    • Panela from Mexico

    ✍️ 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.

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    Comments

    1. Chris Overstreet

      February 02, 2011 at 7:51 am

      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.

    2. Anita Soupir

      April 11, 2011 at 10:54 am

      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

    3. Renee

      May 08, 2011 at 2:06 am

      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!!

    4. ashley

      February 25, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      I just bought a 2 lb block of dublin cheese at costco for just over $5

    5. admin

      February 25, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      That's a fantastic deal, thanks for sharing!

    6. Josh

      February 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm

      Richmond VA, Sams Club, 1lb block for $10. Great deal and good cheese!

    7. Chris Turner

      November 25, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      Yes, just love the flavor of this cheese.
      I bought mine at Costco in Canada for just over $8 I just love it, soo tasty.

    8. Eric Samuelson

      January 07, 2022 at 12:07 pm

      Great to hear you like it and are finding it in Canada.

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