Say Cheese! | Ultimate Cheese Quiz for Foodies
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GM quizzers! 👋 I’m a big fan of cheese — especially the milder ones — and I’ll never say no to a good tiramisu. This quiz is for anyone who enjoys a bit of cheese trivia, whether you’re a casual nibbler or someone who likes to know exactly what they’re serving up on a cheese board.
I’ve mixed in a few easy wins with some tougher curveballs, so whether you're in it for fun or aiming to impress at your next foodie gathering, there’s something here for you.
So, how well do you know your cheese? Let’s find out.
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Q1: Which country is most famously associated with Parmesan cheese? Italy, specifically the region of Emilia-Romagna.
Q2: In Wallace and Gromit, what cheese does Wallace famously love? Wensleydale.
Q3: Which nickname, also worn proudly as a foam wedge-shaped hat, is famously associated with Green Bay Packers fans? Cheesehead.
Q4: Which cheese is traditionally used in Greek salads and is stored in brine? Feta.
Q5: Which cheese is used in tiramisu? Mascarpone.
Q6: Which soft French cheese is often sold in wooden boxes and smells like feet but tastes like heaven? Camembert.
Q7: “I can’t brie-lieve you said that!” What type of cheese is Brie classified as? Soft-ripened (or bloomy rind).
Q8: What type of milk is traditionally used to make Roquefort cheese? Sheep’s milk, from the Lacaune breed.
Q9: “I’m melting faster than cheese on toast!” Which cheese is famously used for its melting properties in Swiss fondue? Gruyère.
Q10: Which blue-veined cheese has Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status and is made in the English counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire? Stilton.
Q11: In the classic children’s rhyme “The Farmer in the Dell”, what does “the cheese” do at the end of the song? The cheese stands alone.
Q12: Which Dutch cheese is often flavoured with cumin or cloves and has a distinctive yellow-orange wax coating? Leyden.
Q13: This cheese’s name means “recooked” in Italian. What is it? Ricotta.
Q14: Which Spanish cheese is recognisable by a zigzag-patterned rind and made from sheep’s milk? Manchego.
Q15: Which French cheese is easily recognised by the thin line of vegetable ash running through its middle? Morbier.
Q16: In the animated series Tom and Jerry, what type of cheese is stereotypically used to trap Jerry? Swiss cheese (emmental), always shown with big cartoon holes.
Q17: 🧀 Dynamite Level: Which Sardinian cheese is banned in many countries because it contains live insect larvae? (Not for the faint of stomach or the squeamish cheese lover!) Casu Marzu, a traditional sheep’s milk cheese that is intentionally infested with cheese fly larvae. It’s wriggly, gooey, and still fermenting when served. 🐛 Not your average cheeseboard pick!
Q18: 🧀 Dynamite Level: What is the name of the melted cheese that is scraped onto your plate and into your dreams in the Swiss Alps? Raclette. A wheel of cheese is melted, then scraped onto a plate, usually served with boiled potatoes and pickles.
Q19: 🧀 Dynamite Level: What cheese is traditionally made in caves in Asturias, Spain, has naturally occurring blue-green mould, and is aged in animal skin? Cabrales.
Q20: Let’s finish on a cheesy joke: What’s a pirate’s favourite cheese? CheddAAARRRRR! 🏴☠️
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Now that you’ve unwrapped all 20 cheesy answers — how do you rate?
17–20 correct – Cheese Connoisseur 🧀👑
Wow, you’re the big cheese! Your knowledge is aged to perfection, from Gouda basics to the rare Cabrales. You could teach a masterclass on all things curd and crumbly. Seriously, you’ve earned a place on the cheese board of legends!
10–16 correct – Fromage Fanatic 🥖🧀
Not too shabby! You know your brie from your blue and your raclette from your ricotta. A few holes here and there, but mostly smooth sailing on the cheese train. Keep nibbling at those facts and you’ll be a top-tier turophile in no time.
0–9 correct – Dairy Dreamer 💤🐄
Looks like you’re still maturing—just like a good cheddar! Don’t be discouraged; cheese trivia is a big platter to tackle. Grab a cracker, try again soon, and you’ll be melting hearts with your cheese smarts before you know it.
Thanks for cheesing your way through this quiz — remember, life’s better with a little cheese and a lot of laughs! 🧀😄 I Eat Quizzes – Serving up trivia that’s never too mature. 🎉
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