Beemster Pumpkin Spice Cheese

Beemster Pumpkin Spice is a truly unique gouda-style from the Beemster cheese makers. It has pumpkin spices blended right into the cheese. This is a savory pumpkin spice product, not sweet.

Beemster's production is located in Northern Holland, famous for its rich milk and fertile grazing land.

This item is only available seasonally.

Photo depicts whole 10 lb. form of cheese.

We cut and wrap this item by hand.

Recipe to try !

Type: Side Dish
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 30 min.
Ready in: 35 min.
Servings: 8

Beemster Pumpkin Spice and Beemster X-O Aged combine to make a delicious fall dish that is creamy, comforting, and extra special.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set aside 1 cup Beemster Pumpkin Spice for topping. Peel the butternut squash and cut in half lengthwise, remove and discard the seeds. Cut into ½-inch cubes and lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 min. or until squash is tender. Transfer half the squash to a bowl and puree with an immersion blender.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for one min. Pour in the milk and continue whisking until sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-6 min.
Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in mustard, Beemster X-O (Extra Aged), the squash puree, and 2 cups Beemster Pumpkin Spice. Stir until Beemster is melted.
Preheat broiler. Add the pasta and remaining butternut squash cubes to the sauce and toss to coat. Pour into a greased 2½ -quart baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup Beemster Pumpkin Spice.
Place pasta at least 6 inches from broiler and broil until top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, about 5-7 min. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

TIP Save time by swapping whole squash for 2 packages of pre-chopped butternut squash.