Types of CHEESE in Poland

Lucky man. Here in the borderlands it's as rare as rocking-horse sh1t. When Lidl has it's annual British Week I grab as much as I can - eight kilos last autumn.

Once in a while I find a bit in a deli called Bomi, in one of the shopping centres in B.Stok, but they want 55PLN/Kg for it.

It's about 30PLN/kg here :) :) Scope out some Biedronkas. They should have it.

I stopped using Biedronka when I heard about their gross exploitation of staff, so I haven't been there for a long time. But...cheddar is cheddar, so I'll put the working class solidarity to one side for ten minutes and nip in there. btw I know their employment practices have improved of late.

A man of principle, I like it :) Yeah, flip up the blindfold only when picking up and paying for the cheddar :)

yes - I value bland (call it mild) cheese over any cheddar stilton whatever - and i love the gummy texture of Polish cheese (I don't say cheddar is inedible - but out of 10 occasions on 9 I would rather have Polish made gouda type than cheddar - bland cheese also works much better with vegs (tomatoes, onions, lettuce, even plums) - mildew type cheese are good to be had from time time but not on a regular basis (I like Brie most)

having said that - I know there are bad sides to Polish made cheese - (the addition of phosphates among others - so the cheese is more smooth)

If you are looking for great Polish cheese try "Old Poland". Rubin is nice, Bursztyn is my favourite.

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Out of curiosity, I just picked up a small package of ser harceński (Narzer cheese). It is a German cheese that has a rather strange taste. Does anyone have experience with this type of cheese? How do you serve it or eat it? Thanks!

Are you sure it is Narzer Käse and not Harzer Käse?

For Harzer Käse, look on: germanfoodguide.com/chdetail.cfm?cheese_number=4. At the bottom there are a couple of recipes.

Here you can find recipes in German - chefkoch.de/rs/s0/harzer+k%E4se/Rezepte.html

Oops - typo. I meant Harzer cheese. Thanks for pointing that out (and for the links).

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Which cheese is the best? add pics :D

I suppose cottage cheese is still the most popular here.

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I am in Stock as for a short holiday. There are beautiful, cylindrical cheeses at the Christmas market. Can someone suggest a good one or two to try? I have heard they are salty.

Dziekuje!!

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I am in Wroclaw for a short holiday. There are beautiful cheeses at the Christmas market. I have heard they are salty. However, they are so pretty I would really like to try them. I am wondering which would be good to try for my first Polish cheese.

Dziękuje!!

I would go for Oscypek if they have it. It's a smoked cheese made from sheep's milk and comes from the Tatra mountains area.

It is quite salty but I love it!
Twaróg is another very popular white cheese ( In Poland cheese is mainly divided into 2 types, white or yellow ). It is used in making Sernik ( Polish cheesecake ) and as a filling in Pierogi Ruskie amongst other things. As you are from the US, the closest type of cheese it resembles is Quark. This cheese is not salty.

Just ask to try a few, I'm sure you will find something you like.

Eat it grilled, and don't forget the cranberry sauce.

Thank you so much. I'm heading to the Christmas market now. :)

peanuts, please let us know how you got on and how much you paid.

Lived here for 23 years and I've learnt that Poland doesn't do cheese. Disgusting muck. Of course, after a few drinks one can pretend and say "Niezly............"

Have you tried the cheddar-type sold in Biedronka? It's not at all bad. Yes, Polish cheese is generally bland.

No he didn't, he prefers to flame that everything Polish is terrible.


Indeed and my favorite.

That sounds nice, never tried it cooked, although I don't know when i will next get to have some.
I would also like to know how much it costs as I will be staying very near the region it's made next year, and I may bring some back with me.


Well for sure the cheeses are not like the ones you can buy in England, but some of them are very nice.
Is there anything you do like about Poland? ;)

In Christmas markets (and also at outdoor events) it is often sold by people who grill it over charcoal onsite. It's warmed through, rather than cooked. There was a guy at my local Auchan supermarket a couple of weeks ago doing this. When I eat it at home I have it at room temperature or heat it in the oven. The last time I bought it outside, at an Easter market in Białystok, it cost 2PLN per piece, plus 50gr for a dollop of cranberry sauce. In shops expect to pay about the same, 2 or 3 PLN per walnut-size piece.

Feeling hungry, sounds yummy!

I was thinking of bringing back maybe half a kilo, does it keep well? Although I dare say it won't be hanging around for too long in my house......

It's sold vacuum packed, so it keeps for ages. Enjoy...

Oh I will Roger :)

Until you get some you could eat Halloumi over a bonfire!

Hahaha! Halloumi's not quite as nice though!

At dinner last night, I tried grilled Oscypek with cranberry sauce. It was wonderful!! After dinner, I walked to the Christmas market and bought some. The Oscypek (wearing my watch so you get a sense of the size) was 35 PLN. The small white cheese (don't know what it is, but it is pretty) was 12 PLN. I've decided to get another Oscypek to give to my daughter. I think she will love it as much as I do.

Thanks for the advice!!

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Yes, the 14 month one is quite edible. I've noticed that there's more and more Polish versions of cheddar on the market. I don't remember the name, but Kaufland had some very edible variety too recently at a normal price.

Round our way Kaufland still want silly money for real Cheddar, and I haven't seen any good knock-offs there, yet. I wait until they lower the price of the real stuff and steam in, same with Stilton. Lidl have got very nice Cheddar at the moment. And yes, Poland has finally woken up to the joys of cheese that tastes of something

It might be Gołka, but I'm not completely sure.
Yes, they do look pretty, almost too good to eat!