Fromage Blanc (Harley Farms)
- Producer
- Harley Farms
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Size
- 5.5 oz
- Website
- www.harleyfarms.com
- Milk
- Goat
- Treatment
- Pasteurised
- Classification
- Soft
- Rennet
- Vegetable
- Rind
- None
- Style
- Fresh
Located in Pescadero, California, Harley Farms is a restored dairy farm that dates back to 1910. Owned and run by Dee Harley, a native of Britain, this is the only remaining dairy in San Mateo County, a once thriving dairy region. Having originally started with six pet goats, Harley Farms is now home to over 200 American Alpine goats. The milk is transformed into farmstead cheeses daily.
In production of this fromage blanc, milk is pasteurized at the lowest possible temperature in order to retain as much of its character as possible. The process begins as it does in production of Harley Farms’ fresh chèvres, but in this case curds are drained for a shorter time. The final product is higher in protein content than the chèvre, thus it’s less suitable for heating.
Tasting Notes
The shorter draining time in production of this cheese means that flavor is tangier and texture is lighter and fluffier than in a classic fresh chèvre. Incredibly creamy and soft, this cheese has a cloud-like consistency that melts in the mouth.
Pairings
Pair it with a Prosecco or with a Riesling.
