Brie de Nangis is a soft cow’s milk cheese with a bloomy rind produced in the Seine-et-Marne region of France.

Product
Cow’s milk cheese

Nutritional value
Fat accounts for 45% of its dry (solid) components, which in turn make up at least 40% of the cheese. 

Production

Curd
supple, grainy, not runny, white rind with red and brown streaks, golden yellow curd

Rind
Bloomy

Appearance
Shape: flat cylinder 22 cm (9”) in diameter; 3 cm (1 1/4”) thick. Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb.)

Flavor
Slightly stronger than Brie de Meaux.

Buying
Refuse any with a grayish, overly red or uneven rind; refuse a cheese in which the curd detaches from the rind; smell and refuse any with a scent of ammonia.

Storing
Brie de Nangis will keep very well in the lower part of the refrigerator, wrapped separately. Simply take it out 45 minutes before serving so that the room temperature restores all its flavor and refinement.

Serving
Ripened and at room temperature.

Cooking
See: Brie de Meaux

Wine suggestion
Red wine