{"product_id":"shropshire-blue","title":"Shropshire Blue","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dttmbb\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eCreamy, nutty blue with a mellow spice and striking orange paste\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eShropshire Blue cheese is a rich, creamy British blue cheese made from cow’s milk, known for its distinctive orange colour, smooth texture, and balanced, slightly peppery flavour. Aged for up to 12 weeks, it offers a mellow yet complex taste, making it an ideal choice for cheeseboards, cooking, and those looking to explore blue cheese without overpowering intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eShropshire Blue is one of those cheeses that stops people in their tracks. Visually bold, flavour-packed, and far more refined than many expect, this is a cow’s milk blue that balances richness with a gentle, peppery lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eCrafted in the style of traditional blue cheeses, Shropshire Blue was originally developed as a variation on Stilton — with the addition of annatto giving it that unmistakable deep orange hue. The result is a beautifully marbled cheese, where vivid blue veining cuts through a smooth, creamy paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eAged for up to 12 weeks, it develops a full, rounded flavour. Expect a nutty depth, a savoury richness, and a mellow blue character that builds rather than overwhelms. The texture is soft and creamy, making it as enjoyable spread onto a cracker as it is crumbled over food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eThis is a blue cheese for those who want flavour without aggression — approachable, balanced, but still unmistakably bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5r92j0\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney or fig chutney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigestive biscuits or oatcakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh pear or apple slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnuts or pecans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort, Sauternes, or a rich stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2em0ib\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oqeu2b\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eCrumbled over salads or roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xho432\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eMelted into sauces for steak or pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kuiyl\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eAdded to cheeseboards for colour and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jqzjyr\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eSpread onto crusty sourdough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oyqm8j\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003ePaired simply with fruit and a glass of wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m8wg9b\" data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eWhy We Stock It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eShropshire Blue delivers everything a great blue cheese should — flavour, texture, and presence — but with a softer, more approachable edge than many stronger blues. It’s visually striking, consistently excellent, and a brilliant way to introduce customers to blue cheese without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cropwell Bishop Creamery","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":57044297711991,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57044297744759,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":57044297777527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/5870\/9434\/files\/shropshire-blue-cropwell-bishop-creamery-6059245.jpg?v=1777194379","url":"https:\/\/norfolk-deli.co.uk\/products\/shropshire-blue","provider":"Norfolk Deli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}