The Cheesemonger’s Notes
A luxuriously creamy Brie-style cheese with delicate blue veining and beautifully balanced flavour
Suffolk Blue Brie is a soft, bloomy rind blue cheese made in Suffolk by Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses using cow’s milk. Combining the richness of Brie with delicate blue veining, it has a smooth, creamy texture and a mild, balanced flavour with gentle blue spice
Suffolk Blue Brie is a handcrafted soft blue cheese made by Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses, a family-run dairy established in 2004 by Jason and Katharine Salisbury in the Suffolk countryside. Produced using milk from their own small herd of pedigree Guernsey and Jersey cows, it represents a perfect harmony between traditional Brie and blue cheese styles.
The herd itself is central to the cheese’s character. Comprising around 80 award-winning cows—each known individually and cared for to exceptional standards—the milk they produce is naturally rich and golden, contributing directly to the cheese’s creamy texture and depth of flavour. The cows graze freely on lush Suffolk pastures in warmer months and are comfortably housed during colder weather, ensuring consistent milk quality year-round.
Suffolk Blue Brie is made in small batches using traditional methods, allowing the milk’s richness and complexity to shine through. Beneath its delicate bloomy rind lies a creamy, golden paste threaded with fine blue veining. The texture is smooth, velvety, and becomes increasingly soft and almost spoonable as the cheese matures.
The flavour offers a beautifully balanced meeting of two beloved styles. It begins with the rich creaminess and buttery sweetness of a traditional Brie, followed by gentle blue notes that add savoury depth and complexity without overpowering the palate. Unlike stronger blue cheeses, the blue character here remains refined and approachable, enhancing rather than dominating the overall experience.
As it matures, the cheese develops further richness and complexity, while retaining its signature balance. The result is indulgent yet elegant—a cheese that appeals equally to Brie lovers and those seeking a softer introduction to blue cheeses.
Made entirely using milk from their own herd and crafted with care at every stage, Suffolk Blue Brie reflects the dedication, expertise, and pride of Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses.
Cut to order at The Norfolk Deli, every piece is prepared fresh to ensure optimal flavour and condition.
• Crusty sourdough or water biscuits
• Fig chutney or honey
• Dessert wines or Port
• Sparkling wine or crisp white wines
Ideal Uses
• A centrepiece for a cheeseboard
• Served at room temperature to reveal full flavour and texture
• Perfect for those exploring blue cheeses for the first time
• Enjoyed simply with bread and chutney
Why We Stock It
Suffolk Blue Brie offers the best of both worlds—combining the luxurious creaminess of Brie with the complexity of blue cheese. Made using milk from Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses’ own pedigree herd, it delivers both authenticity and exceptional flavour.
It is cheeses like Suffolk Blue Brie that showcase the depth and quality of artisan cheesemaking in East Anglia.