From humble beginnings as a small Franco-Albertan restaurant and deli, The Cheese Factory has become one of Edmonton’s hidden treasures. A wide variety of dairy products are made in-store by hand, using fresh, local ingredients. Top sellers include delicious cheese curds that complement The Cheese Factory's “Best in the West” poutine, along with multiple types beer cheeses that are truly unique in the city.
Products
The Cheese Factory - Cheese Curds
If you have never had fresh cheese curds, you must try them at least once! A heritage classic, cheese curds are mild, fresh, bite-size solid parts of milk protein. Our cheesemaker starts off with 100% local fresh pasteurized cow’s milk. Rennet is added to clot the milk and the solids are extracted to form fresh cheese curds. Cheese curds are milky, mild and fresh tasting. Sometimes referred to as Squeaky Cheese, as the fresh curds squeak against your teeth when bitten. Cheese curds can be eaten alone or used in dishes. Apart from being the star ingredient in Poutine, fresh cheese curds are used as a favorite appetizer, creamy burger topping or as the perfect addition to salads and casseroles. They can be served with an additional flavour such as jalapeño peppers, garlic, various herbs, and spice blends such as Cajun. Fried cheese curds are extremely popular when served with a side of hot sauce as a melty, irresistible comfort food. They are protein-rich and excellent sources of calcium.
Beer Cheese - Original - String Cheese
Meet the string cheese, all grown up! Using the old fashioned recipe from Quebec, this cheese has earned a devoted following by cheese lovers stretching from the West coast through Ontario and beyond. <br>The process starts with fresh local cheese curd made from 100% Canadian milk; the curd is then brined and pulled to align the proteins in the cheese. This process gives it its trademark 'stringy' appeal - it is possible to peel strings or strips from the larger cheese, adding a sense of great fun! Because of the delicate texture and the sharp salty flavour, beer cheese is an extremely popular accompaniment to beverages like beer or wine. It can also be added as the fun part of any appetizer platter or used as a protein rich savory snack all on its own. No Additives, No Preservatives. Halal. Kosher.***contains no actual beer
Beer Cheese - Smoked - String Cheese
Meet the string cheese, all grown up! Using the old fashioned recipe from Quebec, this cheese has earned a devoted following by cheese lovers stretching from the West coast through Ontario and beyond. <br>The process starts with fresh local cheese curd made from 100% Canadian milk; the curd is then brined and pulled to align the proteins in the cheese. This process gives it its trademark 'stringy' appeal - it is possible to peel strings or strips from the larger cheese, adding a sense of great fun! Because of the delicate texture and the sharp salty flavour, beer cheese is an extremely popular accompaniment to beverages like beer or wine. It can also be added as the fun part of any appetizer platter or used as a protein rich savory snack all on its own.<br><br> No Additives, No Preservatives. Halal. Kosher.****contains no alcohol
