What Is Double Creme Brie

Double-cream brie is a soft cheese with a rich buttery texture that’s made from cow’s milk. It’s a great appetizer at dinner parties, or serve it as a sophisticated snack at cocktail parties. Some enjoy serving double-cream brie baked in a pastry shell with sweet or savory ingredients.

What does double cream mean brie?

First, Brie is a type of double cream cheese. This means the butterfat content of brie is 60 to 75 percent. … Triple creams basically take the milk you would use in a double cream, and then add an extra portion of cream. This means triple-cream cheeses must be at least 75 percent butterfat.

What's the difference between triple and double cream Brie?

The Differences: Brie flavour is savoury, mild mushroom and garlic flavour, with a creamy and dense texture. Double cream cheese is made with a minimum of 60% butterfat content. … Triple cream cheeses have a minimum of 75% butterfat content. They are a newer addition to the cheese world, created in the early 1900s.