Fromage Blanc (Traders Point Creamery)

Producer

Traders Point Creamery

Country

United States

Region

Indiana

Size

Varies

Weight

8 oz container

Website

www.tpforganics.com

Milk

Cow

Classification

Soft

Rennet

Microbial

Rind

Fresh

Located near Zionsville, Indiana,Traders Point Creamery is a family owned, organic farmstead dairy and cheesemaking operation.

Milk for production comes from the Traders Point herd of Brown Swiss cows, which spends all year rotationally grazing the pastures surrounding the dairy. The milk from Brown Swiss cows is particularly well-suited to cheesemaking.

Throughout the year Traders Point milks 60-90 cows each day, and additional milk is purchased from a sister farm in southern Indiana. Both farms are certified organic.

Production of fresh cheeses and yogurt began in 2003, when Traders Point sold cheese direct to customers from their small store, and made local deliveries.

In 2005, Fons Smits, a native of Holland and experienced cheesemaker, joined the business. Drawing on recipes that he had introduced during his time as cheesemaker in Holland and at Cowgirl Creamery, in California, Fons expanded the range of offerings at Traders point.

Traders Point now produces a wide range of fresh cheeses, including Fromage Blanc, Cottage Cheese, creamline whole milk (sold in glass bottles), chocolate milk, and European-style yogurts. Traders Point also produces an aged gouda called Fleur de la Terre.

Fromage Blanc is very much a staple in the French diet, but is much less known in the United States. Used in a similar way to cream cheese, Fromage blanc has a much lighter and fluffier texture.

Flavors of Fromage Blanc are appealing simple, with bright, clean citrus notes and a light but creamy mouthfeel.