Uplands Cheese - Rush Creek Reserve

Uplands Cheese · Rush Creek Reserve · Wisconsin

Soft, spoonable and wrapped in spruce bark, Rush Creek Reserve is an autumn cheese made for sharing. Produced only in the fall, this Wisconsin specialty has a rich, savory interior with a delicate woodsy character. At approximately 12 ounces, it makes a centerpiece for an intimate gathering with cured meats, roasted vegetables and a glass of off-dry white wine.

Cheesemonger's Notes

Cheesemonger Martin Johnson

For those with a more intimate gathering, Rush Creek Reserve brings the Vacherin magic but at a smaller denomination, roughly 12 ounces. This Wisconsin delight is from Uplands, the makers of our popular Alpine Cheese. It has all of the dense textures and savory autumn flavors of a Fall Classic.

Producer Notes & Serving Instructions

Produced only in the fall, as the diet of our cows begins to change from summer pasture to the winter’s dry hay. This rich milk is perfect for a cheese like Rush Creek, so soft and decadent that it’s often referred to as savory custard. Each cheese is wrapped in spruce bark, which gives shape to the cheese and imparts a subtle woodsy flavor.

Before serving Rush Creek, bring the cheese to room temp or warm it gently in an oven. When using an oven, remove the paper wrapping and either wrap the cheese in tin foil or cover it in a ceramic crock. Place the cheese in a 250-degree oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the entire cheese becomes soft and warm.

Use a knife to cut around the perimeter of the cheese, just above the bark. Lift off the rind and scoop out the soft interior with a spoon. The rich, savory flavors are deep but delicate, and pair nicely with cured meats, roasted root vegetables and off-dry white wines.

Pairing Suggestions

Serve with cured meats and roasted root vegetables, alongside an off-dry white wine. Let the soft interior take center stage and scoop it directly from its bark-wrapped rind.

Details

• Producer: Uplands Cheese
• Cheese: Rush Creek Reserve
• Size: Approximately 12 oz
• Origin: Wisconsin, USA
• Category: Cheese
• Milk: Cow's milk
• Texture: Soft and spoonable
• Production: Fall seasonal cheese
• Wrapping: Spruce bark