Bath Blue

What’s it like? A delicious blue cheese with a beautifully smooth and creamy texture, with evenly spaced blue veins.

Where’s it from? This outstanding blue cheese is a creation of the Bath Soft Cheese company in Kelston near Bath, Somerset. You can read more about the Bath Soft Cheese company here.

Packaging: Bath Blue is vacuum sealed as a 200g slice. NOT suitable for vegetarians.

You can also buy Bath Blue as part of The Somerset Selection Box, which also includes Bath Soft, Wyfe Of Bath and Somerset Cheddar.

Pairing:

An excellent pairing for Bath Soft is Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam. According to Bath Soft Cheese Co owner Hugh Padfield, “The spiciness (of Fresh Chilli Jam) perfectly complements Bath Blue’s creaminess.” Watch the pairing video here.

Hugh also recommends Tracklements Damson Fruit Cheese, stating “The sweetness of the damsons brings out the savouriness of the cheese.” Watch the pairing video here.

Recipes:

Pair the creamy sharpness of Bath Blue with fruity apricot jam, grape and crunchy bread, and you’ll make some delightful party bites in these Blue Cheese Crostinis.

Try this light and airy Blue Cheese Mousse as a perfect starter, for when you want to impress.

The classic combo of blue cheese and walnuts is the main component of these canapé toasts. Sweet onion marmalade adds sweetness to the salty and freshness to the nuttiness.

Piccalilli Ploughman’s is a classic summer British dish that brings together essential picnic items so you and your companions can pick and nibble at your favourite flavours.

This Blue Pasta Bake has a crusty walnut and bread topping which makes it like a crumble. Add a side of fresh vegetables for a great family dinner option.

Make everyone believe you’re a professional chef with these incredible Broccoli and Blue Cheese Soufflés. The combination of flavours and textures make this a real showpiece, they taste incredible and look fantastic.

Embellish this classic British Beef Wellington with a blue cheese to add depth of flavour to every mouthful.