Mixed Milks

Some of the  most sophisticated and complex cheeses in the world are made from mixing different types of milk. In Wisconsin, more Wisconsin cheesemakers are taking advantage of the wide supply of cow, goat and sheep milk available in the state and producing high-quality, award-winning specialty cheeses using blended milks.

In a mixed milk cheese, cow’s milk might be combined with sheep’s milk to create a rich, creamy and nutty cheese. Goat’s milk - with its tangy, aromatic and creamy qualities can be mixed with the sweetness and richness of cow’s milk, bringing together two distinct flavors into one memorable cheese. Some cheesemakers are combining all three - cow, sheep and goat -- to make one cheese.  A wonderful selection of some of the rarest mixed milk cheeses on the market are made in Wisconsin.