Paramus, NJ -- April 2025 -There’s a moment at every good gathering—someone pulls out a cheese, the room leans in, and suddenly the conversation gets better. That’s not an accident. It’s the whole point.
As spring gives way to summer and the pace of entertaining picks up, three Dutch cheese brands are making a quiet case for themselves as the most versatile, most giftable, and frankly most interesting cheeses in the case. They’re not loud about it. They don’t need to be. The cheese speaks for itself.
“At FrieslandCampina, we see cheese as more than just an ingredient it’s a catalyst for connection,” said Josh Rosen, Brand Manager, FrieslandCampina Consumer Dairy. “Whether it’s elevating a simple weekday meal or anchoring a memorable gathering, our brands are crafted to deliver both everyday versatility and exceptional quality that brings people together around the table.
”A Dutch Masterpiece® is the one that makes you look like you know things. Rooted in the Dutch Golden Age inspired by the same tradition that gave us Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals—it treats cheesemaking as a form of art, which honestly it is. The flagship Rembrandt® 12-Month Aged Gouda carries a PDO certification, which means every wheel is made from milk sourced in North Holland, produced using methods that haven’t changed because they don’t need to. Twelve months of aging gives it a bold, complex flavor and a smooth, faintly crystalline texture that lands somewhere between impressive and unforgettable. Put it on a board, bring it to a dinner party, or give it as a gift to someone you actually want to impress. All of the above work.
A DUTCH MASTERPIECE® CREAMY GOUDA FONDUE
Serves 6
Ingredients
14 oz Gruyère, finely grated
10 oz aged A Dutch Masterpiece® Rembrandt Gouda, finely grated
1½ cups dry white wine
1–1½ tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat wine and lemon juice over medium heat until gently simmering.
Toss both cheeses with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Add cheese gradually, stirring constantly in a slow figure-eight motion, allowing each addition to fully melt before adding more. Keep heat at medium-low.
Stir in Dijon mustard and nutmeg.
If needed, thin with a tablespoon of warm wine at a time. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.
For more information go to www.gayoazul.com www.royalhollandia.com and www.adutchmasterpiece.com
About Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Gayo Azul, Royal Hollandia and A Dutch Masterpiece stand as proud brands under the umbrella of Royal FrieslandCampina. The company enriches millions of lives across the globe by delivering dairy products infused with the essential nutrients of milk. FrieslandCampina
