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Lamb Chopper®

Aged Sheep Milk Cheese Made Exclusively For Cypress Grove in Holland

Lamb Chopper® is our only sheep milk cheese, but that’s not its only claim to fame. Lamb Chopper has a buttery color, smooth texture, and is mild on the palate, but don’t equate “mild” with “lack of complexity” — this is a nutty, subtly sweet cheese that’s semi-firm and meltable, thanks to the higher fat in sheep milk. This lamb cheese is perfect for any occasion! Aged three months, Lamb Chopper® is a real crowd pleaser and a favorite with kids — some might even call it the “type O” cheese.

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Serve it

Serve melted with sauteed mushrooms and polenta.

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Shave it

Shave over melon, mint and prosciutto salad.

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Melt it

Melt between rustic sliced bread for a grilled cheese everyone will love.

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Lamb Chopper®

Beer
Pairings

Brown Ale, IPAs, Porters

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Lamb Chopper®

Wine
Pairings

Sauvignon Blanc, Unoaked Chardonnay, Vouvray

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Don't just take our word for it

Awards & Recognition

First Place

  • Best of Class, World Championship Cheese Contest  2022
  • World Cheese Awards  2018
  • Best Product in Aisle, NASFT sofi Awards  2002

Second Place

  • World Cheese Awards  2016, 2017

Third Place

  • World Championship Cheese Contest  2020
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  • How do I store Lamb Chopper?

    To optimize the quality of Lamb Chopper, keep cheese cold (32°–44.6°F).

    To maintain original condition after cutting keep cheese wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying.

    Remove Lamb Chopper from the refrigerator at least one hour before serving.

    Lamb Chopper has a microbial (non-animal) rennet type. Whole wheels have an optimal shelf life of 300 days uncut, and 1 lb wedges purchased from our web store have a shelf life of 150 days (*please note: for 1 lb wedges, this is from the date cut, not the date shipped).

    What does “cut and wrap” mean?

    Because many of our cheeses are produced in large wheels, retailers cut and wrap the cheeses into smaller wedges. You’ll find our soft-ripened cheeses and aged cheeses sold this way, but if you’re searching for a whole wheel, ask your cheesemonger — they can usually order one for you!

  • Pasteurized cultured sheep milk, salt, enzymes

  • Serving Size 1 oz (28g)

    Calories 130

    % Daily Value

    Total Fat 11g

    14%

    Saturated Fat 7g

    35%

    Trans Fat 0g

    Cholesterol 30mg

    10%

    Sodium 260mg

    11%

    Total Carbohydrate 0g

    0%

    Dietary Fiber 0g

    0%

    Total Sugars 0g

    Includes 0g Added Sugars

    0%

    Protein 8g

    Vitamin D 0mcg

    0%

    Calcium 237mg

    20%

    Iron 0mg

    0%

    Potassium 16mg

    0%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

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To give you the best ordering experience possible, we’ve partnered with Goldbelly for all of your cheese needs. You’ll be able to order all of your Cypress Grove favorites via their website, and your order will still ship directly from our creamery.

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