Slimkaas

CHEAT SHEET

Type

Mellow

Taste

Fruity, floral, and sweet.

Age

5 Months

Milk Type

Cow

Food Pairings

Sweet-tart apples, red grapes, apricot and peaches.

Texture

Semi-Soft

Drink Pairings

Hefeweizen, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir.

Beemster Slimkaas is made from 2% milk from Beemster cows. Even though it's lower in fat and calories, this cheese still delivers on flavor and satisfaction! Slimkaas has a pale yellow interior and a light, fruity, sweet-milk flavor. The texture is semi-soft and velvety, making Beemster Slimkaas ideal for sandwiches and healthy snacks. (formerly “Lite”)

Ingredients Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, cheese culture, animal rennet, annatto (for color). Contains: Milk

Ingredients
Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, cheese culture, MICROBIAL rennet, annatto (for color). Contains: Milk

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Awards

WCCC

Gold ’14

DLG

Gold ’12

WCA

Bronze ’10

Recipes With This Cheese

Beemster Slimkaas (Lite) Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 30 min.

Servings: 4

Beemster Slimkaas (Lite) Skillet Pizza

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 25 min.

Servings: 4

Three Beemster Carbonara

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 25 min.

Servings: 6

Beemster Slimkaas Harvest Salad

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.
Servings: 4

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