Züfi is a Swiss alpine cheese produced in the mountain tradition of small-batch summer dairying, where herds graze high pasture and the milk is worked into cheese at the chalet rather than transported down the valley.

Flavor Profile

The paste is semi-firm and supple beneath a natural brushed rind. The flavor is mild and nutty with a buttery richness and a clear grassy, herbaceous quality drawn from alpine flora. There is a gentle savory depth on the finish, with none of the sharpness of longer-aged mountain cheeses.

How to Serve

Serve at room temperature on a board, where the alpine character is most apparent. It melts smoothly and works well in gratins, over boiled potatoes, and in fondue blends where you want body and a mild nutty flavor.

Pairing Suggestions

Pair with a Swiss Chasselas, a dry Riesling, or a light Pinot Noir. Serve with cured mountain ham, cornichons, walnuts, and rustic bread.

Storage

Wrap in wax paper and store in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Best consumed within three weeks of cutting.