Cropwell Bishop Stilton

Baby Stilton

A distinguished artisan blue from the heart of Nottinghamshire

From the renowned family run Cropwell Bishop Creamery in Nottinghamshire, this Baby Stilton (sometimes called Baby Blue or Whole Baby Stilton delivers the same craftsmanship and character of their full size wheels, in a more accessible size for boards, gift sets or personal indulgence.

Flavour Profile

• Rich, tangy blue cheese flavour with depth and maturity 

• Velvety soft texture that melts on the palate while retaining structural integrity.

• Balanced savoury sweetness with creamy milk rich base and blue ‘vein intensity.

Tasting Notes

On tasting, youll enjoy the silky cream of the base cheese giving way to the boldness of the blue mould veins without being overpowering. The finish is clean yet lingering, making this cheese both approachable and refined. Perfect for cheeseboards where you want a prominent, satisfying blue.

Pairing Suggestions

• Wine: A sweet/dessert wine like a vintage Port or Sauternes complements the blues richness; alternatively, a dry Riesling cuts through and refreshes.

• Beer / Cider: A rich stout or porter for contrast; a crisp cider for balance.

• Cheeseboard: Serve with rye crackers, fig jam or quince paste, toasted walnuts and fresh pear slices. The sweetness and crunch enhance the blues complexity.

• Cooking: Excellent crumbled over warm potatoes, stirred into a creamy pasta sauce, or melted onto a gourmet burger.

Milk Source & Production

Made with pasteurised cows milk, using traditional hand ladled methods at Cropwell Bishop Creamery, where long standing artisanal practices are maintained. 

Heritage & Style

Nestled in the Vale of Belvoir, the creamery is one of the select few licensed to produce the PDO protected style of Stilton in England. Their Blue Stilton is described as having rich, tangy flavour and a velvety soft texture The Baby version retains everything that makes the full style exceptional, in a more compact format.

Presentation

• Natural rind and authentic blue veined interior; packaged to preserve subtlety and craft.

• Makes an excellent centrepiece or star for a premium cheeseboard.

Shelf Life &¯Serving

• Store refrigerated.

• Best served at room temperature (~15 18°C) so the texture softens and flavours bloom.

• Once cut, wrap properly (cheese paper or wax wrap) and keep chilled; consume within a week or so for peak flavour.

Ingredients & Allergy Advice

Ingredients: Pasteurised cows milk, salt, starter cultures, mould cultures, vegetarian rennet.
Allergy advice: Contains milk.

Country of Origin

United Kingdom Nottinghamshire, England.