Vanilla Cardona® Goat's Milk Cheese

"Coming to us from a Wisconsin-based, A-list cheesemaker who has won more top national and international awards than any other cheesemaker in North America, we’re proudly shining the April Spotlight on Trader Joe’s Vanilla Cardona® Goat’s Milk Cheese. Each wheel is handcrafted with fresh Wisconsin goat milk sourced from local farms, to which our supplier mixes in aromatic vanilla bean. They then take the vanilla notes to the next level by hand-rubbing the rind with a sweet, vanilla-infused sugar. Over a few weeks of aging, the cheese develops notes of toasted caramel, coconut, and nutmeg, and the vanilla bean specks elegantly dot the edible rind, resulting in a fantastically fancy fromage that’s more than ready for its cheese board close-up. This subtly sweet, delicate wedge of Cheese is a standout snack all on its own, but to further elevate its toasty vanilla notes, we recommend cutting it into cubes and serve with a dollop of Fresh Strawberry Preserves. Of course, pairing it with the bursting berry flavors and toasted oak notes in a magnetic glass of Monterra Merlot will have the same scrumptious effect. Or for a doubly delicious, delightfully high-drama dessert, shred this Vanilla Cardona® Cheese over a bowl of Super Premium French Vanilla Ice Cream!"