Generic Tomme De Normandie

France , Normandy

Tomme de Normandie is a traditional French tomme-style cheese from the Normandy region, made from cow’s milk. Normandy is famous for rich dairy products thanks to its lush pastureland, and this cheese reflects that style: rustic, creamy, and buttery, but usually more restrained than stronger Norman cheeses Typical characteristics * Milk: Usually cow’s milk, often raw or thermized * Texture: Semi-firm to semi-soft * Style: Uncooked pressed cheese (“pâte pressée non cuite”) * Rind: Natural or lightly washed rind, sometimes gray-beige or brownish * Aging: Commonly 1–3 months, though some are aged longer