Cheese – Alternative to Wisconsin Brick Cheese

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I just came across a pizza recipe that requires Wisconsin Brick Cheese.

It kind of looks like Cheddar or Emmental, however I do not know by taste.

As I am living in Portugal, finding that cheese is not that easy, so I am wondering if there are alternatives to this type of cheese, ideally from European countries, if from Portugal, the better (but I am open to alternatives available worldwide).

Best Answer

Brick is one of those cheeses that should get more distribution. It's slightly soft and melts well, with a slight butteriness and tinge of acidity. Aged brick gets a slightly ripe flavor and smell. The closest cheese I can think of to a decent aged Brick is an aged Havarti. Similar softness, and not far off in flavor compared to other cheeses, and it should be widely available.