Creamy chévre and chewy cranberries make this goat cheese one to remember. Pasteurized goat's milk is formed into a long log and hand-rolled in dried cranberries, meaning it's the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Turn it into an easy appetizer when you roll it into a ball, add crushed pistachios, and finish it off with a toothpick.
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2Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Creamy Toscano Soaked in Chardonnay Wine
Creamy like cheddar and sharp like aged Parmesan, this Toscano is the perfect pair to a chilled glass of wine and crunchy crackers. While it's soaked in Chardonnay, the wine flavor isn't overpowering, making this cheesy snack more than mouthwatering.
This semisoft cheese has just the right amount of truffle (i.e. earthy and aromatic without being overwhelming) and is also amazing when melted into a grilled cheese.
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4Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Saint André
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Saint André (a cow's-milk soft cheese similar to brie made in Normandy) is super rich and essentially halfway between butter and cheese. It instantly fancies up a cheese plate and is about half the price at TJ's as anywhere else.
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5Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Pesto Gouda
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Made with rich basil pesto, this green cheese is practically bursting with flavor. The strong aroma of the pesto makes this cheese different than most for your taste buds, and it is a great snack with light crackers.
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6Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Parmesan Reggiano
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This type of cheese is usually pricey, but the Trader Joe's version — which is imported from Italy — is always affordable. You can snack on this on its own or add to any number of Italian recipes.
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7Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah
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This red-wine-soaked cheese is both fancy and crowd-pleasing. Its creaminess helps it to spread on crackers, toasts, and pairings of all sorts.
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8Best Trader Joe's Cheese: 1,000-Day Gouda
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This gouda is perfectly aged: it has a nutty taste with a creamy texture and finish. It's awesome with TJ's medjool dates or with a smear of quince paste.
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9Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Cheddar With Caramelized Onions
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Trader Joe's cheddar cheese with caramelized onions is pretty mild, but the onions give it a savory-sweet taste that's so irresistible. It pairs well with a glass of Champagne, too!
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10Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Triple Creme Brie
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This is one of the best triple-cream bries because it is extra creamy and literally melts in your mouth. What more could you want?
This kind of cheese is versatile enough to be used for hot and cold uses, such as on salads or pastries. Since it skips the aging room, it's a fresh brie that has a rich flavor.
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12Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Creamy Toscano Cheese Dusted With Cinnamon
A seasonal must have, this Toscano cheese is lightly flavored with cinnamon, making it a treat for your taste buds. The cinnamon spices seep into the creamy cheese and make it a mouthwatering affair.
Handmade by a woman-owned business, Dorothy's Comeback Cow Soft Ripened Cheese has a slightly sweet and buttery flavor with an earthy aroma and a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth feel.
If you like brie, this double-cream cheese will send you over the moon. It's delightful on all kinds of breads, baguettes, crackers, and more, so don't be afraid to get creative.
Great with french bread and the TJ's hot pepper jam, this brie has the flavor kick you've been looking for. Be sure to label it as "spicy" if you include it on a cheese plate.
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18Best Trader Joe's Cheese: English Coastal Cheddar
Rich and sharp, English coastal cheddar cheese has calcium lactate crystals that give it some texture and crunch. Add it to a grilled cheese or pasta if you're looking for a cheesy cheddar addition.
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19Best Trader Joe's Cheese: Dutch Smoked Gouda
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This gouda is an affordable and uniquely smoky snacking cheese that can be incorporated in recipes like omelets and mac and cheese to add an extra hint of flavor.
If you prefer a sweeter cheese than a savory one, this will give your taste buds something to talk about. Trader Joe's Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese is the perfect addition to other sweet snacks, like apples and chocolate.
In line with TJ's notorious food mashups, the Garlic Bread Cheese is inspired by the Finnish delicacy "bread cheese" that makes the perfect snack to satisfy your cheese craving.