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Curd Nerd News Edition #56
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Welcome back, curd nerds, to another delicious edition of Curd Nerd News!
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This week, we’re cracking into the complexities of a truly unique creation: Orange and Walnut Caerphilly.
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This vibrant twist on a classic Welsh cheese combines the zesty tang of orange with the nutty richness of walnuts, offering a delightful contrast to the crumbly, tangy base that Caerphilly is famed for.
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Whether you’re a seasoned cheese connoisseur or just beginning your journey into artisan creations, this week’s feature is bound to add a little zest and crunch to your cheeseboard! Let’s dive in.
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Orange and Walnut Caerphilly
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This cheese has become one of the new favourites of my family. Caerphilly with a hint of orange flavour and a little mild crunch from the walnuts. It smells and tastes divine!
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Ready to eat in just 3 weeks from making.
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Ingredients for Orange & Walnut Caerphilly
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- 10L (2.5-Gal) Pasteurised/Unhomogenised Cow’s milk
- 1/8 tsp MO30 Mesophilic culture
- 1/8 tsp Calcium Chloride diluted in 1/4 cup non-chlorinated water
- 1 tsp (5ml) Single Strength Rennet diluted in 1/4 cup non-chlorinated water
- 2 Tbs Cheese Salt 150g (1.3oz) Walnuts
- 2 Oranges (zest only)
- 2 Tbs Grand Marnier (or Triple Sec)
- 1 Tbs Castor Sugar
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The Joy of Cheesemaking
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In this video, I wax lyrical about the 3 reasons why cheesemaking brings me joy!
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For those who want a hint, they are;
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- Art of Cheesemaking
- The Cheese
- The Curd Nerd Community
Watch the video for a full breakdown!
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- The Motivational Aspect of Children’s Delayed Gratification: Values and Decision Making in Middle Childhood Front. Psychol., 31 July 2019
- Cheese addiction
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Cheese Made Easy
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I've compiled a collection of our products that are perfect to make this week's featured cheese Orange and Walnut Caerphilly! More below...
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$15.70
Mesophilic Culture MO 030: Moderate/high acidifier with no gas or diacetyl production. Clean flavour, very closed texture, proteolytic during aging. Use for Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Feta, Caerphilly, Leicester, Wensleydale, and other semi-hard cheeses.
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1 sachet used for 12 doses suitable for 8 litres of milk each. Free Sterile Jar with every pack. Direct Set
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$131.25 inc GST
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This simple cheese press with spring is made to suit cheese baskets up to 180mm wide, and 175mm high. Easy to assemble with full instructions. As used by Gavin Webber in his cheese-making videos.
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$135.95 inc GST
The Basic Hard Cheese Kit makes nine delicious, homemade cheeses:
Farmhouse Cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Feta, Cottage Cheese, Colby, Cotswold, Leicester, and Ricotta.
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It can be used to make many of Gavin's video recipes as well like; Caerphilly, Sage Derby, Leiden, Edam, Havarti, and Traditional Cheddar.
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$24.95 inc GST
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This Cheese Basket is 165 mm wide and 140 mm high. They are perfect for making larger wheels of cheese and we use them for semi-hard and hard cheese when using the follower. Can be used as a large hoop (with bottom) for making blue, Stilton, and brie.
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$19.50 inc GST
These Trivets are the same as Gavin uses in his cheese making videos to allow water to circulate under his Stainless Steel Pots when using a precision cooker or Sous vide machine.
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Perfect for using with hot pans and baking trays when hot to protect your kitchen benches.
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Measurements: 18cm x 18cm x 2cm.
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$7.95 inc GST
Heavy Duty Tongs suitable for removing sanatised items from your pot.
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Silicone and stainless steel.
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Dimensions: Length: 28cm x Width: 4.5cm x Depth: 3.5cm
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As we wrap up this week’s cheesy exploration, Orange and Walnut Caerphilly reminds us how tradition and creativity can meld into something extraordinary.
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Whether you’re savouring it on a crisp cracker, pairing it with pale ale, or enjoying it alongside a glass of wine, this cheese invites you to experience a harmony of flavours that is truly unforgettable.
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Don’t forget to share your thoughts about this recipe with me—I love hearing from fellow curd nerds! Until next time, stay cheesy!
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