Discover the elegant world of French-style goat cheesemaking in this hands-on workshop. We will be crafting a stunning Valençay-style cheese, known for its iconic truncated pyramid shape and complex, evolving character.

While we will be working with pasteurized goat milk for this session, we will utilize traditional creamery techniques to mimic the depth and nuance of a classic French farmhouse cheese. This class is perfect for those looking to master the delicate balance of moisture, mold development, and patience.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Chemistry of Goat Milk: Understand the unique structural properties of goat milk and how to achieve a creamy, firm interior.

• Lactic Set Techniques: Master the slow, overnight acidification process essential for creating a "wrinkled" Geotrichum rind.

• Forming the Pyramid: Learn how to carefully ladle delicate curds into traditional pyramid molds to preserve their creamy texture.

• Affinage for Flavor: Gain understanding about the ripening process—from the young, ivory-colored stage to the mature phase where gray and white molds might bloom.

• The Aging Community: The journey doesn't end when the class does. You’ll be invited to an exclusive group chat to share photos, troubleshoot your rinds, and claim well-earned bragging rights as your pyramids evolve at home!

Sensory Profile:

You will learn to target a sophisticated flavor profile that balances bright, citrusy acidity with earthy, nutty undertones. As the cheese matures, the texture transforms from a dense, clay-like center to a decadent, creamy breakdown just beneath the wrinkled rind.

Event Details:

• Dates: May 16 (10-3pm) & 17 (10-12pm)

• Focus: Bloomy & Natural Rind Goat Cheese

• Technique: Traditional Creamery (Pasteurized)

Note: Participants will take home their own formed pyramids to begin the aging process at home. Space is limited for this two-day intensive!

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