Whats the difference between Brie and Camembert? Brie and Camembert are both types of soft white cheese. Originally, Brie was made in an area south-east of Paris where the cattle grazed on stony river beds. Camembert was originally made a couple of hundred kilometers to the west, near the coast in Normandy, where a different breed of cattle grazed on lush green pastures. In addition, Brie and Camembert were made in different sizes: Brie a large flat wheel, Camembert a small round wheel. Both the raw ingredients and the differing surface areas resulted in the different tastes between the cheeses. Modern-day Brie and Camembert varieties are produced in many places, in many ways, throughout the world. This variety means the original differences between Brie and Camembert are not so pronounced. Generally speaking, Brie is a smoother, creamier cheese with a subtle ‘mushroomy’ taste; and Camembert has a slightly sweeter flavor.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:39:44 +0000
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