What is edam cheese?

Edam is a smooth, mild cheese with a subtle nutty flavour and springy texture, best known for its red wax coat and versatility.

Smooth, mild and quietly confident, Edam cheese hails from the Netherlands, it’s known for its pale interior, gentle nutty flavour and that iconic red wax coat. 

Edam is semi-hard and lower in fat than many cheeses, which gives it a clean, slightly springy bite that melts beautifully without getting greasy. Young Edam is soft and subtly sweet, while aged Edam firms up and develops a deeper, toastier edge.  

It’s the kind of cheese that works just as well on a cheeseboard as it does melted into everyday cooking.

Check out dairy.com.au/products-and-recipes/dairy-products/cheese to learn about your favourite cheeses.