Cornish Yarg

Wrapped in stinging nettles before it matures, Cornish Yarg is one of the most recognizable cheeses in Britain.

The nettles encourage a delicate bloomy rind while the interior stays creamy, fresh, and lightly tangy. It’s the kind of cheese I always associate with summer: perfect with crusty bread, strawberries, and a glass of cider.

One of my favorite things about Yarg is that it reminds us artisan cheese is still evolving. Although it’s inspired by a centuries-old recipe, the cheese we know today was revived in the 1980s and has become a modern British classic.

This wheel disappeared from my cheese case almost as quickly as it arrived.