Product Details
Location
Sparkenhoe Red Leicester is crafted in the heart of Warwickshire, England, where the Clarke family has been making cheese for generations. The family takes great pride in their use of sustainable and ethical practices. By focusing on regenerative farming, they ensure that the land remains healthy and productive for future generations. The cheese is made by hand, with each wheel reflecting the family’s deep commitment to both tradition and environmental responsibility. Their careful and conscientious approach to cheesemaking results in a product that embodies the best of the land and its heritage.
Tasting
Sparkenhoe Red Leicester offers a smooth, creamy texture with a mellow, nutty flavor that is both rich and balanced. Its taste is complex, with subtle citrus notes that add a refreshing brightness to the overall profile. The cheese undergoes a unique process where it is wrapped in muslin cloth and left to mature on beech wood shelves for six months. This aging process allows the flavors to develop and deepen, giving the cheese a slightly crumbly texture as it matures. The result is a cheese that is both mild and bold, with a satisfying combination of creamy richness and tangy freshness.
Pairing
Red Leicester has an earthy, nutty, slightly caramelised flavour that pairs well with full-bodied white wines, including Oaked Chardonnay. It also works beautifully with Bordeaux Blends, or Red Port for bold pairings.
Recipe
Red Leicester Cauliflower Cheese with Leeks
Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 200g Red Leicester cheese, grated
- 50g butter
- 50g plain flour
- 500ml milk
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 200°C (400°F), gas mark 6.
- Cook Veg:
- Boil cauliflower for 5 minutes, drain.
- Sauté leeks in butter until soft.
- Make Sauce:
- Melt butter, stir in flour for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
- Add most of the cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Combine cauliflower and leeks in a dish.
- Pour over cheese sauce, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly, then serve hot.
Enjoy your Red Leicester Cauliflower Cheese with Leeks!
