Does Gruyere Cheese Melt Easily?

Gruyere. Made of raw milk from cows grazing on the flower-speckled hills of western Switzerland, Gruyere is the consummate melting cheese. It's the star of classics like French onion soup and cheese fondue, thanks to its gloriously smooth texture under heat.

Which cheese melts the fastest?

Mozzarella. You know the deal with mozzarella. It's pizza's best friend, the champion of the cheese pull scenario. Mozzarella, whether fresh or low-moisture, is extremely tame in flavor, so it makes a quick, clean, creamy hit to everything from meatball subs to roasted vegetables.

Is Gruyère cheese creamy when melted?

A Good Melting Cheese

Not every cheese turns gooey when cooked, but Gruyère is an ideal cheese to use when the recipe's end result needs to be nice and creamy. And that's because of how it's made.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.