Beaufort Cheese

A French cheese made with cow's milk that is a pale yellow to golden yellow color with a hard texture and is produced in large wheel shapes. The natural, rough textured rind is a dull, burnt orange color. The flavor is very smooth and the cheese is actually a type of gruyere and it is sometimes called Gruyere de Beaufort. It is suitable for snacks and appetizers, grating, and melting.