Kasemeister Creamery - Pepper Jack Cheese, South Dakota

Jalapeño peppers give Kasemeister Creamery - Pepper Jack Cheese its lively kick, bringing a spicy accent to a Monterey Jack base. Made with pasteurized cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet, this South Dakota farmstead cheese is equally at home sliced onto a sandwich or served with crackers and fresh fruit. Its straightforward combination of dairy richness and pepper heat makes it a useful addition to the snack board and kitchen.

Product Details:

• Style: Monterey Jack with jalapeño peppers.
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, vegetarian rennet, salt, enzymes, calcium chloride to aid coagulation, and jalapeño peppers.
• Rennet: Vegetarian rennet.
• Format: Block cheese.
• Dietary Information: Gluten-free.
• Allergen: Contains milk.
• Preservatives: Made without preservatives.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated.

Sensory Description:

A pale ivory body is flecked with visible pepper pieces. The Monterey Jack base provides a mild, creamy setting for the jalapeño’s more assertive character, pairing dairy richness with a distinct spicy bite. Pepper is the defining flavor accent, giving the cheese enough presence to stand alongside savory snacks without requiring elaborate accompaniments.

Producer’s Background:

Käsemeister Creamery opened in 2018 at Spink Hutterite Colony near Frankfort, South Dakota, providing a new outlet for milk from the community’s dairy herd. Colony members built and staffed the processing operation, drawing on a longstanding tradition of making cheese for their own households. Jeremy Wipf, identified as creamery manager in 2024 reporting, described a growing farmstead business whose range includes cheddar, Gouda, Swiss-style cheeses, curds and flavored varieties.

Serving & Storage Suggestions:

Pair slices with plain crackers, pretzels or crusty bread, adding apple or pear for a fresh contrast to the jalapeño. Try it in quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches or breakfast wraps, or layer it onto a burger. An off-dry Riesling or lightly sweet cider offers a fruit-forward accompaniment to the spice. Keep refrigerated, wrap securely after opening, and follow the package’s storage directions and use-by date.