If you’re a real cheese fan then you know that Trader Joe’s cheese selection is huge. The chain’s shelves are filled to the brim with the best in blue cheese, burrata, brie, ricotta, cheddar, vegan cheese and more. From slices and spreads to tastings and out-of-the-box pairing ideas, Trader Joe’s cheese selection is filled with delicious, rich, addictive options and creative flavors that give you all the tools you need to make the tastiest charcuterie platters — them all or add them Add a delicious twist to any of your favorite recipes that need a cheesy upgrade.
If your idea of a good time involves cheese bites and a glass of wine, or if you’re just plain obsessed with cheese, you’ve probably spent some time contemplating which of TJ’s many cheeses deserves a spot in your shopping cart. We’ve been there too, so we’ve rounded up the best Trader Joe’s cheeses so you know exactly what you want to have to pick up next time you’re in the market looking for a new cheese. (And yes, it was just as hard for us to narrow it down.) Keep scrolling to see which Trader Joe cheeses you’ve already tried and discover potential new favorites.
Prices and products may vary based on Trader Joe’s location.
— Additional reporting from Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, Theresa Massony and Naomi Parris
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Cranberry Chevre
Creamy chévre and chewy cranberries make this goat cheese an unforgettable experience. Pasteurized goat’s milk is shaped into a long stem and hand-rolled in dried cranberries, meaning it’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Turn it into an easy appetizer by rolling into a ball, adding shredded pistachios and finishing with a toothpick.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Creamy Toscano steeped in Chardonnay wine
Creamy like cheddar and sharp like aged parmesan, this Toscano is the perfect pairing with a chilled glass of wine and crunchy crackers. While drenched in Chardonnay, the wine flavor isn’t overwhelming, making this cheesy snack beyond delicious.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Italian Truffle Cheese
This semi-soft cheese has just the right amount of truffle (i.e. earthy and flavorful without being overpowering) and is also amazing when melted into a grilled cheese.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Saint André
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Saint André (a soft cow’s milk cheese similar to Brie made in Normandy) is super rich and essentially halfway between butter and cheese. It immediately makes you want a cheeseboard and is about half the price at TJ’s than elsewhere.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Pesto Gouda
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Made with rich basil pesto, this green cheese is bursting with flavor. The strong flavor of the pesto makes this cheese unlike most for your taste buds, and it makes a great snack with light crackers.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Parmesan Reggiano
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This type of cheese is usually expensive, but Trader Joe’s version, imported from Italy, is always affordable. You can enjoy this on its own or add it to a variety of Italian recipes.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Creamy Tuscan cheese soaked in Syrah
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This red wine-soaked cheese is both chic and mass-market. Its creaminess helps it spread on crackers, toasts and pairings of all kinds.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: 1,000 Day Gouda
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This Gouda is perfectly matured: it has a nutty taste with a creamy texture and a creamy finish. It’s great with TJ’s Medjool dates or with a touch of quince paste.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
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Trader Joe’s Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions is fairly mild, but the onions give it a savory-sweet flavor that’s so irresistible. It goes well with a glass of champagne too!
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Triple Creme Brie
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This is one of the best triple cream sweetbreads because it’s extra creamy and literally melts in your mouth. What more do you want?
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Petite Breakfast Brie
This type of cheese is versatile enough to be used for both hot and cold applications, e.g. B. for salads or pastries. Because it skips the aging room, it’s a fresh brie that has a rich flavor.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Creamy Tuscan cheese dusted with cinnamon
A seasonal must-have, this Toscano cheese is lightly flavored with cinnamon, making it a treat for your taste buds. The cinnamon spices seep into the creamy cheese making it a delicious affair.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Dorothy’s Comeback Cow Soft Ripened Cheese
Handcrafted by a woman-owned company, Dorothy’s Comeback Cow Soft Ripened Cheese has a slightly sweet and buttery flavor with an earthy aroma and a velvety, melt-in-the-mouth feel.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Unexpected cheddar cheese
This flavorful cheese is perfect for sprinkling on pasta or chili. It has hints of rich parmesan that pair well with almost any cracker or spread.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Double Cream Brie Soft Aged Cheese
If you like Brie, this double cream cheese will delight you. It’s delicious on all types of bread, baguettes, crackers and more, so don’t be afraid to get creative.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Israeli Feta
Flavorful and creamy, this feta cheese brings a new palette of flavors to salads and other recipes you never thought possible.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Soft aged cheese with red chilli
Paired great with French bread and TJ’s hot pepper jam, this brie has the flavor boost you’ve been looking for. Be sure to label it as “spicy” if using it on a cheeseboard.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: English Coast Cheddar
Rich and sharp English Seaside Cheddar contains calcium lactate crystals that give it texture and crunch. Add it to grilled cheese or pasta if you’re looking for a cheesy cheddar topping.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Dutch Smoked Gouda
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This Gouda is an affordable and uniquely smoky snack cheese that can be used in recipes like omelettes and mac and cheese to give it an extra touch of flavor.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Baked Lemon Ricotta
Favoring a sweeter cheese than a savory one will give your taste buds something to talk about. Trader Joe’s Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese is the perfect complement to other sweet snacks like apples and chocolate.
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Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Garlic Bread Cheese
Borrowing from TJ’s infamous food mashups, Garlic Bread Cheese is inspired by the Finnish delicacy ‘bread cheese’, which is the perfect snack to satisfy your cheese cravings.
