Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. Maple Cheddar Cheese, Vermont

Two Vermont favourites meet in Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. Maple Cheddar: tangy raw-milk cheddar and the mellow sweetness of pure Vermont maple cream. Aged until gently sharp, this smooth-textured cheese balances savoury dairy richness with a restrained maple accent. It is equally at home beside crisp apples and buttery crackers or tucked into a warm sandwich where its sweet-and-savoury character can shine.

Product Details:

• Cheese Style: Maple-flavoured cheddar.
• Milk: Raw whole cow’s milk.
• Ingredients: Raw whole milk, pure Vermont maple cream, salt, enzymes and select cultures.
• Texture: Smooth.
• Maturation: Aged to develop gentle sharpness; exact duration not specified.
• Allergen: Contains milk.
• Head Cheesemaker: Rick Woods.

Sensory Description:

Gentle cheddar tang provides the foundation, followed by rounded maple sweetness that softens the savoury edge. The smooth texture gives the flavours an easy continuity, with enough sharpness to keep the maple balanced. The result is an approachable cheddar with a distinctive interplay of sweet and savoury notes.

Awards & Accolades:

• 2024: Bronze Medal, Flavored Cheddar, Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition.

Producer's Background:

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. began in 2009 when South Woodstock residents joined together to preserve an 18-acre dairy farm. That community effort developed into a cheesemaking business rooted in Vermont’s agricultural heritage. Head Cheesemaker Rick Woods has been involved since the beginning, bringing extensive cheese-production experience, while president and fifth-generation dairyman Kent Underwood contributes a background in dairy farming and creamery operations.

Serving Suggestions:

Allow the cheese to lose its refrigerator chill before serving, then offer with buttery crackers, apple slices and salami. Dry hard cider provides a refreshing counterpoint to the maple sweetness, while fresh apple cider makes an appealing alcohol-free pairing. Try it in a grilled cheese sandwich with thinly sliced apple or alongside roasted ham. Keep refrigerated and follow the package’s storage and best-before guidance.