Schnucks Specialty Cheese
We offer a quality selection of specialty cheeses, from award-winning American Artisan and Farmstead cheeses to specialty imports from around the world. You’ll find one of the largest selections of specialty cheeses anywhere at our Specialty Cheese Shops—available at select stores.
Shop Our Selection
Many of our fine cheeses are custom-cut and hand wrapped in the store to maintain the highest quality and taste possible. Our knowledgeable teammates can assist you with any questions or help you find a new personal favorite or entertaining go-to. We boast both Certified Cheese Professionals and Certified Specialists of Cheese in many of our cheese shops. Un-BRIE-lievable!
Soft-Ripened Cheese
Brie, Camembert
Soft-ripened cheeses are generally made with cow’s milk and can be mild, smooth and buttery to earthy and mushroomy with age. Look for a white, velvety, edible rind with a semi-soft interior. Can be flavored with ash, blue mold or peppers.
Fresh Soft Cheese
Feta, Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta
Unripened cheeses that are ready to eat are called “fresh cheeses.” These young cheeses have a tangy, fresh and mild flavor. Creamy, silky, fresh soft cheeses have a moisture content about 60% and often have the bright whiteness of fresh milk.
Blue Cheese
Gorgonzola, Stilton, Roquefort
Blue cheese has a tangy, piquant and slightly spicy flavor with a tendency to be sharp and a bit salty. Blue-veined cheeses are marbled with a bluish-green mold. The texture can be moist and creamy or dry and crumbly.
Cheddar Cheese
Mild, Medium, Sharp, Extra Sharp
Cheddar is a popular cheese that has a smooth, firm texture and a rich, nutty flavor. As Cheddar ages, the texture becomes more granular and the flavor is sharper. Traditionally a light straw color, Cheddar can be colored orange with annatto.
Semi-Soft Cheese
Gouda, Fontina, Colby, Monterey Jack, Havarti
Semi-soft cheeses range from mild and buttery to pungent, earthy and full-flavored. The texture is creamy with a very light to rich yellow color. Cheese classified as semi-soft when young, like Gouda, will become harder during the aging process.
Semi-Hard Cheese
Gruyere, Manchego
Semi-hard cheeses have a wonderfully complex flavor with a balance of earthiness, sweetness and sometimes a buttery flavor. As these cheeses age, they become firmer, more pungent and crumbly.
Hard Cheese
Asiago, Parmesan
Hard cheeses are usually very low in moisture with a granular texture and robust flavor. They are pale yellow with a buttery, sweet and nutty taste that intensifies with age.
Processed Cheese
American, Provel, Laughing Cow
These cheeses are heat-treated and are generally a blend of several natural cheeses. Cheeses in this category are often flavored and blended with spices. They have some of the best meltability in the case.
Andy, The Schnucks Cheese Guy
Schnucks cheese expert Andy DeCou is a member of La Guilde Internationale des Fromagers, a guild with fewer than 7,000 members. He has also earned the designation of Certified Cheese Professional from the American Cheese Society, a title held by fewer than 1,000 people. His genuine joy in introducing people to new cheeses has earned him another well-deserved title, The Schnucks Cheese Guy. Cheese is what he does for a living and to him, there is nothing better than spreading the love of cheese!
His expertise in specialty cheese can be found anywhere you see his stamp of knowledge. From pairing cheese and wine to crafting the perfect charcuterie board, The Schnucks Cheese Guy logo verifies that a product comes from an expert and meets Andy's promise to help you find you a new favorite cheese.
Schnucks Wine Club
Do you love wine? Do you love discounts? Join the Schnucks Wine Club and start saving 15% off all of your 750 ml bottle wine purchases today!
Winesday
You can save money even if you're not in the Wine Club! Mix or match any six or more 750 ml bottles of wine and GET 15% OFF WINE ON WEDNESDAY. Not Wednesday? You still save 10% off our lowest posted price every day with a purchase of 6 or more 750 ml bottles! Includes Champagne and Sparkling Wine.
Build a Better Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board doesn’t follow a recipe but is instead a lesson in composition. Put together the perfect charcuterie spread with diverse textures and flavors using this easy cheat sheet.
Fresh From the Farm
Not all cheese is created equal. Farmstead cheese is real cheese made by real people, and it only takes one bite to taste their passion and hard work. Read this article to learn about four local farms who are taking cheese to the next level.