Firm cheeses

About firm cheeses

Cheeses usually become not only firmer but more pungent as they age, so most of the cheeses in this category pack a lot of flavor. They're often grated onto pasta dishes. Firm cheeses have a much longer shelf life than their softer counterparts.

List of firm cheeses

• Asiago
• cotija
• dry jack
• Grana Padano
• Kashkaval (aged)
• Kefalotyri
• Manchego (aged)
• mimolette cheese
• Mizithra (aged)
• Parmesan cheese
• Pecorino Tuscano
• queso enchilada
• Romano
• Saanen
• Saenkanter cheese
• Sapsago
• Sbrinz
• Sierra
• Tzfati

See also

• Blue Cheeses
• Fresh Cheeses
• Goat cheese
• Processed cheese
• Semi-Firm Cheeses
• Semi-Soft Cheeses
• Soft Cheeses