Vacherin
Britishnoun
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a soft French or Swiss cheese made from cows' milk
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a dessert consisting of a meringue shell filled with whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, etc
Etymology
Origin of Vacherin
from French vache cow, from Latin vacca
Example Sentences
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“Our suppliers have already warned us that an important price increase is coming,” Ms. Pommier said, delicately arranging Vacherin, Camembert and Comté cheeses in a refrigerated case.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2021
Other options are Hoch Ybrig-a smooth, soft cheese with caramel-like notes-and Vacherin Fribourgeois, which has a fresh, milky aroma and a delicate, fruity taste.
From Time Magazine Archive
Vacherin Fondue or Spiced Fondue: Made about the same as Emmentaler, ripened to sharp age, and then melted, spices added and the cheese re-formed.
From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton
Although called Fondu from being melted, the No. I Vacherin comes much closer to our conception of the dish Fondue, which we spell with an "e."
From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton
Le Vacherin Name given to two entirely different varieties: I. Vacherin à la Main II.
From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton
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