White Stilton

Hope someone can help you.

At a tangent, can never quite understand the 'white' Stilton thing. I lived for such a long time in Stilton country, and next to a farm where it was first made, linked to pork raising and pork pies ... but the whole point of it, is that it is blue, no?

At a tangent, can never quite understand the 'white' Stilton thing. I lived for such a long time in Stilton country, and next to a farm where it was first made, linked to pork raising and pork pies ... but the whole point of it, is that it is blue, no?
Well, no
White Stilton is made to the same PDO protected standards as Blue Stilton, but without the penicillium roqueforti mould which creates the veins. The result is a delicate white cheese with a fresh mild taste and crumbly texture. White stilton is a young cheese and is usually sold at just 4 weeks old.

Thanks- has it always been produced, or is it a new thing. I am a huge fan of Stilton and believe it is the best blue in the world ... but.

Cropwell Bishop White Stilton at Waitrose.
Hartington White Stilton from their own dairy/creamery:
hartingtoncreamery.co.uk/

You could try crumbly Lancashire. Which Supermarket do you use for your online order?

Not new as far as I know. It is available at most supermarkets including Tesco or also can be sourced online
cropwellbishopstilton.co.uk/our-range/white-stilton/

Tesco:
www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/302293229?preservedReferrer=https://www.google.com/

I love white Stilton but rarely find it these days.
I asked in a specialist cheese shop in Cartmel where they had a huge range of cheeses. The owner told me he never sees it. He said you can sometimes get it at Christmas in Booths, a local upmarket supermarket chain.
I think the closest I have had to it is a creamy Lancashire.

Wensleydale may substitute.
I think it may be closer than Lancashire?
I love these cheeses! Wensleydale, white stilton, Lancashire and also Cheshire.
Yum yum.

I do love a good cheeseboard, with a good selection, Italian, French and English (we do have many good cheeses to choose from now now) a variety of crackers and or bread and a good glass of wine. Unfortunately Mr Tl does not, will only eat small amounts of cheese such as in quiche or Lasagna so I have to wait till we have guests to share with otherwise I turn piggy and suffer with indigestion now I'm older.

I use Ocado and Sainsburys. I looked to order online but you had to spend £20+ and £8+ delivery.
I bought it from Morrisons, cut it into 50g pieces, wrapped each piece in clingfilm and put in plastic bag in freezer. I use it in a lovely butternut squash risotto recipe.
Thanks for the alternative cheese ideas.

Good being the operative word there!

Fleurpepper

Thanks- has it always been produced, or is it a new thing. I am a huge fan of Stilton and believe it is the best blue in the world ... but.

I expect it's always been around. We had it in my childhood.
I expect all stilton may be white till the mold is injected given that it's a young cheese. Only guessing but seems likely.

Yes, thanks, and apologies for the deviation! Many farms say they invented it. I did a piece of research on a farm in Hungerton, Leics, linked to the Quenby Estate, and they assured me they were the ones.

British cheeses are all just fabulous, and can match any French or Swiss cheese in variety and quality.

For those who like Blue cheese I would recommend two, Blacksticks Blue & Garstang Blue. Both from the the Northwest, therefore many people may not be aware of them in other areas of the country but well worth trying.

I have found a video which shows how blue Stilton is made. I think it might be before the holes are made so that the oxygen is "let in"?
Interesting anyway.

youtu.be/HGs9e8j54vA

oh dear, back to susitish's question.

Have you seen White Stilton sold anywhere currently, please?

Another vote here for Blacksticks Blue - my favourite blue cheese.

I have just ordered from Hartington Creamery. White Stilton wedges, Oat Crackers and a free jar of Apple and Pear chutney.
Thank you NotSpaghetti. What a lovely find!

oh lucky you susy I was just going to comment on how good the cheese is in Morrisons!

Fleur
Tesco had it in Coventry recently. I don't know if every Tesco has it.
Hartington has it on "back order"

I see you have it suzy
Hooray!

susytish Pleased to hear you have found somewhere to order your White Stilton, enjoy your cheese & chutney.

Got my white Stilton from Hartington, in the post!
It is the best I have ever tasted!
Definitely recommend and will buy again. Also given free jar of chutney.