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Cheddar Cheese Recipes

Working with chef and food writer James Strawbridge, we’ve gathered together a selection of inspiring and accessible recipes using our range of aged Davidstow Cheddars. Our recipes focus on rustic Cornish food and traditional family favourites that can be elevated to the next level with Davidstow.

For Rick Stein’s Davidstow Cheddar Scones recipe, as featured on Rick Stein’s Cornwall (Series 2, Episode 8) click here.

Recipes

Cheeseboard Styling

An impressive cheeseboard is easy to put together with a bit of knowledge and care. Here are our top tips to ensure your cheeseboard rounds off festivities in the perfect manner.

Davidstow Cheese & Herb Twists

These cheese twists are perfect for the whole family but taste so much better than you may remember as a child. The mature tang of aged cheddar works with the sweet shallot, spring onions and bright chive

Davidstow Fondue

Perfect to share with family for an indulgent treat. Our fondue recipe uses local cider but you could also try with a Cornish ale or white wine.

Davidstow rosemary & cheese scones

Our Davidstow twist on a classic cream tea. This West Country favourite has real depth of flavour from Crackler grated into the cheesy scones, with lemon and rosemary.

Davidstow Cheese and Leek Croquettes

Often you will find that you have leftover bread at the end of the week. This recipe provides yesterday’s bread with a second lease of life, to coat our rich cheese croquettes

Davidstow crab & leek gratin

This is a recipe which celebrates Cornish luxury but it’s surprisingly easy to make. The scallop shells are a lovely serving suggestion but you can bake this dish in a small ramekin also. The Reserve cheddar adds extra maturity to the flavour with the leek and crab, but you can use one of our other aged cheeses too and still get great results

Davidstow cheddar & apple tart

This is an ideal way to serve our Davidstow Crackler, for a recipe that is quick and easy to make. An open tray bake with extra mature cheddar providing the savoury profile to work with sweet apple, subtle metallic notes from watercress and earthy walnut

Davidstow Cheddar and Cauliflower soup

A cheese and cauliflower soup, perfect for a winter’s day. Classic comfort food made with a British seasonal vegetable, given a gourmet twist using Davidstow Classic cheddar. All with zero waste!

Davidstow cheese & ham crepes

This is a classic way to enjoy Davidstow Cheddar with homemade ham and is too good to only enjoy on Pancake Day. Try adding mushrooms, a fried egg or even roasted vegetables to your pancake fillings.

Davidstow cheese & mushroom crepes

These Breton inspired crepes are delicious for breakfast or a light lunch. They are rich and decadent whilst also tasting light and well balanced.

Davidstow cheese & onion pasty

This is our Cornish cheese and onion pasty that celebrates the classic combination of matured cheddar and aromatic allium

Davidstow cheese ploughmans

Add some Cornish charm to your ploughman’s with our Davidstow Crackler cheese. It is complex and creamy but with a crumbly texture like the rugged north coasts of Cornwall.

Davidstow Cornish Rarebit

This is the ultimate grilled cheese recipe with a Cornish twist on the traditional rarebit. We’ve used a bottle of local Doombar and some wholegrain mustard to complement our Classic 12 month cheddar.

Davidstow Quiche Lorraine

This is our classic Quiche Lorraine recipe with plenty of Davidstow Crackler to add depth of flavour. A homemade quiche is the perfect summer picnic food and it’s worth the effort. Remember Taste Takes Time…

Davidstow smoked haddock tart

Our beloved Crackler works wonderfully with robust flavours. For this recipe we’ve paired it with smoked haddock for a homely but delicious summer tart. Try adding watercress to the recipe or some smoked salmon for extra colour.

Davidstow wild garlic frittata

A true taste of spring that makes the perfect light lunch. Cooked with mature aged 12-month-old Davidstow cheddar this frittata works really well with grassy flavoured asparagus, pungent wild garlic and earthy new potatoes.

Davidstow Fish Pie

A classic fish pie with a twist! The mashed potato is enriched with a generous grating of Davidstow Crackler & we use a vermouth instead of white wine for the white sauce!

Davidstow Lasagne

The humble lasagne is worthy of taking your time and thoughtfully building layers of flavour. Our Reserve cheddar is the best choice for this classic dish as it has a mature tang that cuts through the rich béchamel and herby tomato sauce.

Davidstow mushroom & cheddar risotto

Elevate a humble mushroom risotto by adding mature Cornish cheddar instead of Parmesan. The aged cheese works wonderfully to make a creamy, nutty flavoured risotto; base garnished with fried King oyster mushrooms, lemon and asparagus.

Lemon Sole in a charred leek cheese sauce

This Davidstow cheese sauce is given depth of flavour with charred leeks and a pinch of nutmeg. Try serving it with hassleback potatoes and wilted greens for a rustic lunch or hearty supper.

Davidstow Cauliflower cheese

A creamy cauliflower cheese can be elevated to the next level by using our Davidstow Reserve cheddar.