{"id":6,"date":"2024-01-15T05:01:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T05:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squarespace.joannawhiteart.com\/wp\/2024\/01\/15\/aldi-truffle-cheddar-cheese-review\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T22:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T02:06:58","slug":"aldi-truffle-cheddar-cheese-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snarklesauce.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/15\/aldi-truffle-cheddar-cheese-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Aldi Truffle Cheddar Cheese (Emporium Selection) Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Making up for lost truffle-time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2023 was the year I realized how much I like truffle flavor. I had experienced truffle-infused food sporadically before, but it just hadn\u2019t quite \u201cclicked\u201d in my silly noggin. They say your palate changes as you age, and I\u2019ve definitely found that to be true. So, now I\u2019m making up for lost time. Squandered truffle-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anyway. Here is some cheese from Aldi that is full<\/em> of delicious truffle bits (and some other stuff \u2014 keep reading<\/em>). I enjoyed it, and now I will tell you all<\/em> about it. There\u2019s still time to run away, if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve perused the cheese aisle at Aldi<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably been overwhelmed by the variety of cheeses available \u2014 especially flavored and imported cheeses. They are usually sold in small amounts \u2014 which I actually<\/em> appreciate, because I\u2019m single, have a tiny hobbit stomach, and don\u2019t want to commit to a lot of mystery cheese all at once. There are already too many mysteries in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Looking for a peppery-but-mild cheese? Check out my review of this Banana Pepper Jack from Meister Cheese<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This package of truffle-cheese is only 5.3 ounces, so it\u2019s a petite block, but the flavor is so<\/em> strong that a little goes a long way. I would describe this as an assertive \u201csharp\u201d cheddar with a firm, slightly crumbly texture. Because it is moderately crumbly, it was tricky cutting thin<\/em> slices, so it may not be the best<\/em> option for crackers. I melted mine over an egg sandwich, which was lovely. The petite block meant I needed to cut several narrow slices to cover my egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The truffle pieces are bigger than I expected, and plentiful. However, from reading the ingredients, these dark specs may not be ENTIRELY truffles \u2014 black olives are also listed. In fact, this truffle-magic is comprised of a lot of stuff<\/em>: closed cap mushrooms, olive oil, black olives, black summer truffles, dehydrated black truffles, truffle infused olive oil, black truffle flavoring<\/em>, and more. Interesting. I liked<\/em> this flavor, although it wasn\u2019t the best<\/em> truffle experience I\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In any case, the truffle-ish flavor is strong enough that you can smother this cheese in a pile of other ingredients, and still be enveloped by the savory truffle-aroma. I ate mine with thick slices of avocado, fried egg, and a generously buttered artisanal roll. This cheddar is imported from England, and although it is pasteurized and not<\/em> organic, the milk is free from rBST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition Facts<\/strong> and Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are 5.3 servings per container, which makes no sense \u2014 why not make it an even 5? Why, Aldi? Whyyyyy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each 1 ounce serving has 120 calories, 7 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat. No fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5.3 ounce block of truffle cheddar cost $4.49, which makes it a not-so-frugal $0.84 per ounce. Still, for an imported specialty cheese WITH TRUFFLES, I consider this a great buy. Will purchase again, next time it appears on the Aldi shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/strong> in Aldi Truffle Cheddar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the ingredients from the label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n