Gruyère
/ˈɡruːjɛː
/noun [mass noun]
A firm, tangy cheese.Try radicchio and Roquefort, or watercress and Gruyère....
- Crispy, buttery cornflakes top a baking dish of subtly oniony mac and cheese made with Gruyère, Gouda, white cheddar and béchamel - a gourmet-sounding mix that turns out creamy and surprisingly modest.
- Unlike Gruyère, Emmental has a dry rind free from micro-organisms.
Origin
Named after Gruyère, a district in Switzerland, where it was first made.