A German cheese made from cow's milk that is considered to be a semi-hard factory cheese. Tilsit is made into a wheel that has a thin off-white or almost yellow crusty rind. The interior texture, filled with tiny holes, is smooth and soft, providing a buttery flavor that may be slighly fruity in taste. It is a good cheese for snacking or appetizers and can be heated well, being used as a grilling or baking cheese.