How to Serve Gruyère
- Fondue: A signature cheese for classic Swiss and French-style fondues.
- Croque-Monsieur: Melts beautifully for the iconic French sandwich.
- Cordon Bleu: Adds creamy richness to stuffed and rolled dishes.
- Pasta & Salads: Grate over warm plates or leafy greens for added flavor.
- Soups: Perfect for topping French onion soup and other baked soups.
Wine pairing: Pinot Gris, Pinot noir from Burgundy, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Fruit & Snack Pairing: Pears, melons, apples, pecans, crackers
Cheese Board Ideas: Comté - Gruyère - Emmental - Grana Padano
Recipe: Cherry Tomato, Marshmallow and Gruyère Salad
*recipe from gruyere.com
Ingredients
500g cherry tomatoes
1 bunch of fresh basil
400ml milk
60g Gruyère cheese, finely grated
3g agar-agar
2 egg whites
Directions
Marshmallow:
Bring the milk, 30g of the Gruyère AOP, and the agar-agar to the boil for 1 minute.
Pass through a sieve and leave to cool. Before the agar-agar solidifies, add the egg whites which have been beaten until stiff.
Spread the marshmallow on a lined baking sheet and let it solidify for 4 hours in the fridge. Then cut into squares and roll in the remaining grated Gruyère AOP.
Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the marshmallows and garnish them with the finely chopped basil.
Serve and enjoy!
Unpasteurized cow’s milk, salt, ferments
*Allergen information: contains milk
Health Benefits:
Gruyere cheese is a good source of vitamin K2, rich in protein and abundant in calcium. It also provides Omega-3 fatty acids and has plenty of good bacteria, the probiotics.
A good dairy portion that provides excellent amounts of phosphorus and vitamin B12 as well as a good amount of vitamin A.
| Average Nutritional Values (serving size 1 slice) | Per 28 g |
| Calories | 116 | * |
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 1% |
| Calcium | 22% |
| Iron | 1% |
| Potassium | 0% |
*Percent values are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage & Shelf Life
Storage:
Wrap the cheese tightly in wax or parchment paper, then cover with plastic wrap or place inside a partially sealed container. Store in the refrigerator’s cheese or vegetable drawer to maintain proper humidity and prevent drying.
Rewrap with fresh paper after each use to preserve freshness.
Shelf Life:
When properly wrapped and refrigerated, Gruyère keeps its best quality for 3–4 weeks.
