I originally found this cheese at Whole Foods and picked it out because of the name – Midnight Moon. This is one of the best, most balanced cheeses I have encountered. It’s also really visually appealing, ivory in color and wrapped in black wax.
A goldilox goat cheese:
- Not too soft, not too hard: Cuts easily, slightly flaky but doesn’t shatter
- Not too sharp, not too sweet: Perfectly salted
- Not too goaty but with a good flavor: Rich and buttery
- Smooth and creamy, not sticky: I have not tried melting yet
I really love that it has a little crunch from crystallization, while otherwise being sharp and creamy. This cheese is great with crackers and radishes for a simple appetizer plate. Midnight Moon also pairs very well with a variety of red wines, and I can imagine it would be great with a white as well.
I would recommend this cheese to anybody who eats dairy. If happy goats make yummy cheese, it seems your goats are very happy, Mary Keehn.
Producer: Cypress Grove
Cheesemaker/Proprietor: Mary Keehn
Country: Holland
Milk Type: Goat
Texture: Hard
Aging: 12 months