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Purple Vale

£5.50

Mature Cheddar with caramelised onion chutney and Giusti balsamic vinegar of Modena

Description

Rich and crumbly mature Cheddar combined with balsamic caramelised red onion chutney and infused with Giusti 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Nutritional Information

Typical Nutrition Per 100g

Energy 398kcal / 1652kJ

Fat 31.7g

of which saturated fats 22.0g

Carbohydrates 7.4g

of which sugars 4.7g

Protein 20.8g

Salt 1.65g

Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (90.9%), Balsamic Caramelised Onion Chutney (7.3%) (Caramelised Onions (contains Rapeseed Oil), Sugar, Muscovado Sugar, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (0.4%) (Wine Vinegar (Sulphites),
Concentrated Grape Must), White Wine Vinegar (Sulphites), Kibbled Red Onions, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Thickeners (Modified Corn Starch, Pectin)), Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (1.8%) (Cooked Grape Must, Wine Vinegar (Sulphites).

Allergen Information
Contains: Milk (Milk), Sulphites

Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Coeliacs
Delivery & Returns Information

We can deliver your order to any address in mainland UK for just £6.00 – delivery is FREE for all orders of £35 & over unless a named day service is selected.
We deliver throughout mainland UK only, excluding PO or BFPO Boxes, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and UK Islands. Deliveries take place from Tuesday to Friday.
Standard Delivery:
Delivered within 2 – 4 working days Tuesday to Friday if ordered by 2pm. £6.00 or free if you spend £35 or over.
Named Day and Next Day Delivery:
Delivered on a day of your choice Tuesday to Friday for just £6.00.

Saturday and Sunday delivery:
Delivery on your chosen Saturday (only available for mainland UK). Order needs to be placed by 1pm on Friday if ordering for the following Saturday. £9.00.

Packaged with Care:
Every order is packaged carefully including a reusable/recyclable cool pack and a recyclable cardboard box to ensure your goods or gift arrive in the very best condition. See our Quintessential Hamper unboxing video as an example of how your hamper will arrive.
For more information, please see our Delivery FAQs.

Order Tracking:
Your order tracking number will be provided within your despatch confirmation email. Please click the link to track your order. The courier company (DHL or Royal Mail) will contact the mobile number given when placing the order to provide an update on the expected day & time of arrival.
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recipes

From our kitchen table to yours

Elevate mealtimes, picnics and parties with our exclusive recipes, crafted by our chefs to celebrate the award-winning flavours of your favourite Snowdonia cheeses, chutneys and cheese bakes.

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Lunch

20 Mins
4 People

Waldorf Salad with Purple Vale, Pear & Chicory

A modern take on the classic Waldorf salad, built around the rich, tangy depth of Purple Vale cheese with aged balsamic of Modena and caramelised onion.Recipe created by Rhind & Dine on Instagram.

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Quick & Easy

15 Mins
4 People

Red Storm and Rock Star Charcuterie Crisps

Turn your favourite crisps into an effortless centrepiece with these charcuterie crisps – layered with Rock Star and Red Storm, delicate cured meats and a drizzle of Hot Honey for a perfectly balanced bite. Ideal for relaxed evenings with friends, al fresco dining in the summer, or as a simple camping treat, this recipe brings together bold flavours with minimal fuss for easy sharing, wherever you are.

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Lunch

Mins
4 People

Steak Sandwich with Purple Vale Rarebit, Pink Pickled Onions & Rocket

Need a Father’s Day food idea? This one’s worth bookmarking. Created by the team at CRWST Bakery, this steak sandwich pairs tender flat iron steak with a Purple Vale rarebit. Finished with sharp pink pickled onions, peppery rocket and toasted sourdough, it’s a perfectly balanced combination of indulgent flavours and textures.Discover more from CRWST Bakery on their website and follow them on Instagram

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Dinner

40 Mins
4 People

Jo’s Truffle Trove Alfredo pasta

Truffle Trove, our extra mature Cheddar infused with Black Summer truffle, is “the best cheese in the world” according to our customer Jo, who messaged us on social media. And who are we to argue? Jo loves this indulgent cheese so much that she used it to invent what has become her family’s favourite dish, Truffle Trove Alfredo pasta – and we’re sharing it with you here. Delicious spooned over linguine, this rich, creamy and extra cheesy sauce is made with both Truffle Trove and Black Bomber, crushed garlic, double cream, chestnut mushrooms, chicken strips and pancetta. “Truffle Trove takes this sauce to the next level,” says Jo. Her whole family loves it – and now we do too.

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Lunch

15 Mins
1 People

Purple Vale Focaccia Sandwich

Some sandwiches are fine as a lunchtime stopgap. This one? It’s something else. Thick slices of our new Purple Vale – rich, crumbly mature Cheddar combined with balsamic caramelised red onion chutney and Giusti 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar of Modena – with peppery rocket, all tucked inside freshly baked rosemary focaccia. Bold, beautiful and impossible to resist.

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Black Bomber

60 Mins
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Black Bomber Leek Gratin

Serve this cheesy leek gratin as a side dish for roast chicken or ham – or as a vegetarian main course with thick slices of buttered bread. Baking the leeks makes them sweet and tender, and our award-winning Black Bomber extra mature Cheddar adds deeply savoury flavour notes to the thick, creamy sauce.

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Get to know our products

Cheese Cutting Guide

Cubes, slices or wedges? Here’s our guide to cutting your favourite Snowdonia cheese.

The Rock Star Story

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Irresistibly Indulgent

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Overall rating: 4.8194447 / 5 from 72 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Purple Vale is a mature Cheddar cheese praised for its delicious and versatile flavor, enhanced by balsamic caramelized red onion chutney and Giusti 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

Summary topics

Cheese Quality (56%): A substantial number of customers brought up that this cheese is delicious and perfect for all occasions.
Flavor Profile (35%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the beautiful and amazing taste of the Snowdonia cheese.

Review topics: [delivery, texture, winner, flavour, gift, buy, cheese, addition, onions, cheddar].

Review highlights

"Purchased a few weeks ago and opened it last night, what an incredible soft and stunning flavoured cheese." — Paul G.
"We loved the subtle flavour and the slightly creamy texture." — Sue B.
"It is a delicious cheese suitable for all occasions." — Lorraine M.

Reviews

Very Nice

"We just love Snowdonia cheeses they are simply the best. This new Purple Vale was just delicious, we will be ordering again. Quick delivery and packaged well. Thank you 😊"

— Vanessa F. (5/5)

Fabulous

"Ordered a selection of cheese, results are outstanding! From Black Bomber, Red Storm, Rock Star, Pickle Power, Red Devil. All simply superb. BB my favourite followed by PP. Fab on crackers with some chutney (or like myself try some for cheese on toast with a few days of Worcestershire sauce, or melted on Cumberland sausage with caramelised onions in a baguette for a posh hot dog🤣 best cheese & topped my origi nal favourite which was boursin garlic & herb. Quick delivery, well packed & boxed for freshness & I will return in the near future. Fully recommended 👌"

— Darren Y. (5/5)

Wonderful Birthday Gift,

"Received a cheese hamper for my birthday, one of the best presents I have received in my 71 years. l really enjoy cheese, but Snowdonia Cheese is something very special,the texture taste,is unbelievable, Also the crackers go so well with the cheese, l am addicted to your products and will continue to order when I require a top up in my fridge,"

— Val C. (5/5)

Outstanding taste

"Great quality cheeses. My go to cheese company for gifting. Always packaged well, with cool packs included."

— Erin C. (5/5)

A great addition to your range.

"My family tried the new Purple Vale this weekend and we all agreed it was a great addition to your range. It is full of flavour and the texture is very good too!"

— Janet L. (5/5)

Delicious

"This delicious new product was one of our favourite cheeses from snowdonia. Very tasty and we will certainly be adding this to our next order again . We made our own little elopement stack and we wouldn't have done our day without snowdonia cheese ."

— Katie M. (5/5)

Excellent product

"Great variety, and good quality. First bought by my employer, and have used regularly ever since."

— Simon B. (5/5)

Purple Vale

"Wow what a taste sensation. Will be ordering again very soon"

— Darren D. (5/5)

Great tasting cheese

"This new cheese is going to be a great addition to our selection of cheeses ordered from Snowdonia Cheese. A lovely rich and crumbly cheddar with the wonderful flavour of creamy, tangy and sweetness in every bite. Very moreish, I wish I ordered 2 truckles instead of."

— Nicola W. (5/5)