Kasemeister Creamery - Fiery Ringneck Cheese, South Dakota

Habanero heat meets farmstead creaminess in Kasemeister Creamery - Fiery Ringneck Cheese, a pepper-studded Habanero Jack made near Frankfort, South Dakota. Pasteurized milk from the creamery’s own dairy cows provides the rich foundation for a cheese that brings a decidedly spicy accent to snack boards, sandwiches, and warm dishes.

Product Details:

• Style: Habanero Jack cheese.
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk sourced from the creamery’s own dairy herd.
• Featured Ingredient: Habanero peppers.
• Format: Block cheese.
• Dietary Information: Gluten-free.
• Preservatives: Made without preservatives.
• Allergen: Contains milk.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated.

Sensory Description:

A pale ivory body dotted with colored pepper pieces signals the combination of dairy richness and chili heat. The producer describes a creamy character with a fiery habanero kick, giving the cheese a clear contrast between its rich base and assertive spice. Choose it when you want the pepper component to play a central role in the bite.

Producer’s Background:

Käsemeister Creamery opened in 2018 at Spink Hutterite Colony, where cheesemaking created a new outlet for milk from the community’s dairy. Located near Frankfort, South Dakota, the farmstead operation produces cheeses using its own herd’s milk. Creamery manager Jeremy Wipf described the business’s development in 2024, explaining how colony members built and staffed the processing operation. Its range encompasses cheddar, Gouda, Swiss-style cheeses, curds and flavored varieties.

Serving & Storage Suggestions:

Serve small slices with plain crackers, crusty bread and fresh pear or apple, allowing the accompaniments to contrast with the chili heat. Try it in a grilled cheese sandwich, folded into a quesadilla or layered onto a burger. An off-dry Riesling or lightly sweet cider offers a fruit-forward pairing. Keep refrigerated, rewrap securely after opening, and follow the package’s storage instructions and use-by date.