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Challerhocker

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Quick Overview:

Smooth as velvet, like white chocolate fudge. The softer Alpine notes resonate at last.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Switzerland
Milk Type/Treatment: Thermalized Cow
Rennet Type: Animal

The Flavor Experience

Challerhocker is the Swiss for those who think they don’t like Swiss cheese. Gone is any tinge of astringency, leaving the buttery background for the subtle flavors of our beloved Alpines: vanilla, hazelnut, and a touch of almond. The paste is velvety smooth and just this side of hard—you can really sink your teeth into it. 

The Story

Cheesemaker Walter Rass comes from a long line of Appenzeller producers. Subsidized by the Swiss government, Appenzeller production is a guaranteed income. Rass took a risk putting more and more energy into his beloved “pet project”  Challerhocker (which means “cellar-sitter” and refers to those who watch over the wheels as they age). After years of increasing its production, though, Rass can finally afford to quit the Appenzeller game. Cheers to the diversity of Alpine cheese!

Usage Tips

Top this champion Gruyere with caramelized Onion Preserves for one of our favorite bites.  Or play up the nuttiness of this cheese with a fruit jam of your choice — it's like hanging out with a slice of cherry pie over a glass of Shiraz.  For a sweeter bite, try with our Fig and Acacia Honey Jam.

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$17.49 - $52.49

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Your order is guaranteed to be handled with care and shipped with an eye toward ensuring the products arrive as fresh as possible. All of our perishables are packed in insulated, heat-resistant packaging with safe, re-usable ice packs. If you should also order dry goods, we neatly pack them around the other materials, enclosed in a sturdy, corrugated container.

It generally takes one business day to receive and process your order. Shipping speed selected at checkout applies to the time in transit only. The delivery clock starts once the package is picked up by our carriers, not once you submit your order, and there are times when our fulfillment team may hold certain orders to process and ship after the weekend in order to ensure product viability. Please note processing times may be extended during the holiday season.

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Product Description

Smooth as velvet, like white chocolate fudge. The softer Alpine notes resonate at last.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Switzerland
Milk Type/Treatment: Thermalized Cow
Rennet Type: Animal

The Flavor Experience

Challerhocker is the Swiss for those who think they don’t like Swiss cheese. Gone is any tinge of astringency, leaving the buttery background for the subtle flavors of our beloved Alpines: vanilla, hazelnut, and a touch of almond. The paste is velvety smooth and just this side of hard—you can really sink your teeth into it. 

The Story

Cheesemaker Walter Rass comes from a long line of Appenzeller producers. Subsidized by the Swiss government, Appenzeller production is a guaranteed income. Rass took a risk putting more and more energy into his beloved “pet project”  Challerhocker (which means “cellar-sitter” and refers to those who watch over the wheels as they age). After years of increasing its production, though, Rass can finally afford to quit the Appenzeller game. Cheers to the diversity of Alpine cheese!

Usage Tips

Top this champion Gruyere with caramelized Onion Preserves for one of our favorite bites.  Or play up the nuttiness of this cheese with a fruit jam of your choice — it's like hanging out with a slice of cherry pie over a glass of Shiraz.  For a sweeter bite, try with our Fig and Acacia Honey Jam.

SKU: CHSW019x

Product Reviews
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  1. The BEST Swiss cheese!
    5

    Posted by KA Cantor on 25th Sep 2023

    My family and I discovered Challerhoker about 10 years ago at DiBruno Bros. We have been hooked ever since. It has the perfect balance of texture and flavor. We use it on crackers, as part of an appetizer or just eating it alone. It is a bit pricey but well worth the cost!!

  2. Challerhocker
    5

    Posted by Brent Barmore on 5th Sep 2023

    CHALLERHOCKER was wonderful, smooth, nutty with a little kick (sharpness). I will purchase again, great supplier. Thank you

  3. Smooth and Creamy literally melts in your...
    5

    Posted by Arthur Zayat on 11th Aug 2023

    I bought some in the store on the recommendation of the person working the cheese counter and got hooked so I ordered a Kilo. I'm basically a Blue Cheese person, St Agur is my fav and which I also bught at Di Bruno) but this is now my second favorite.

  4. Hollllllleeeer
    5

    Posted by adam moskowitz on 29th May 2023

    Best cheese on the planet. Welcome at every meal plus late nite snack. Eat it straight up. Throw it in some eggs. Put it on a sandwich. Au gratin some potatoes. Hollllleeeerrrr.

  5. Sooo good!!!
    5

    Posted by Jen on 24th Jul 2021

    Obsessed with this cheese.

  6. challerhocker
    5

    Posted by wendy on 16th Sep 2019

    the best

  7. Challerhocker cheese
    5

    Posted by Sybil Keane on 9th Sep 2019

    Nothing like Challerhocker cheese, smooth, great with avocado on a sandwich, melts beautifully and the service and price at DiBruno Bros cannot be beat.

  8. Challerhocker
    5

    Posted by Sybil Keane on 30th Jul 2019

    Great cheese! Difficult to find at this price even with shipping. Great service too.

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