Ash-lined goat pyramid

A truncated pyramid dusted with ash before the mold takes, which slows the rind and lets the paste catch up.

MilkGoat

TextureSoft

RegionDry limestone uplands

Aging2–5 weeks

What to look for

Gray-blue bloom over the ash, even on the corners. Cracked corners mean it dried unevenly.

The classic white-coated disc: mold ripens it from the outside in, so a young one has a chalky line down…

Cream added back to the milk before setting. Rich enough that most people eat a third of what they intended…