How well do you know your cheese? From creamy brie to aged cheddar, cheese is a staple enjoyed worldwide. Whether you’re a cheese lover, hosting a dinner party with a cheese board, or looking for the perfect pub quiz questions, this cheese trivia quiz is for you!
Challenge yourself with fun facts about different cheeses, their origins, and perfect wine pairings. Plus, don’t forget to download your FREE printable PDF at the end of the quiz!
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 1
One of the most common cheeses is cheddar, but which animal’s milk is used to make cheddar cheese?
Cow’s milk is used to make cheddar cheese
Which cheese has a red paraffin wax outer layer?
Edam cheese is a semi hard Dutch cheese that is packaged with a red wax outer layer
If you were planning on making a pizza, what is the most common Italian cheese you would use?
Mozzarella is the most popular cheese used on a pizza
Which country does Gruyere cheese originate from?
Gruyere cheese originates from Switzerland
True or False – Cheddar cheese originates from Cheddar in Somerset?
This is True
Fun cheese fact
Brie is named after the region in France it’s created in
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 2
Name the popular accompaniment that is often served with Brie
Cranberry sauce
If you were making an Italian recipe, which popular Italian hard cheese is often grated over the top of Italian dishes?
Parmesan cheese
What is an added meat ingredient that is often added to Macaroni Cheese?
Bacon is often added to macaroni cheese
Which English cheese is referred to as the “King of cheeses”?
Stilton
If you are eating a Greek salad, which cheese would you expect to see included?
Feta
Fun cheese fact
Camembert was first made in France in the 18th Century
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 3
Which French cheese is often baked with added ingredients such as garlic or rosemary?
Camembert
Where is Roquefort cheese produced?
Roquefort cheese is produced in France
What cheese do Wallace and Gromit eat?
Wallace and Gromit eat Wensleydale cheese
If you were making the Swiss melted cheese dish known as fondue, which two cheeses would you traditionally use?
Emmental and Gruyere
On a buffet, which fruit would you see paired with cheese on sticks?
Pineapple
Fun cheese fact
cheese sauce is often used in dishes including macaroni cheese and lasagne
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 4
What ingredients make a cheese sauce?
Flour, milk, butter and cheese
You can find this semi hard cheese that’s made from sheep’s milk coated and fried on restaurant menus. What cheese is it?
Halloumi
Which soft cheese is used when making a tiramisu?
Mascarpone cheese
Cheese isn’t for everyone, and there’s even a name for people who have a cheese phobia. What’s that name?
Turophobia
True or False – A Paneer curry includes cheese as one of the ingredients?
This is True – Paneer cheese is an Indian cheese often used in traditional Indian cooking including curry.
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 5
What country does the blue cheese Saint Agur come from?
Saint Agur is made in France
If you were making a cheesecake, what type of cheese would you add?
Cream cheese is included in the ingredients for a cheesecake
Which cheese is also known as curds and whey?
Cottage cheese is also known by the name curds and whey
What colour cheese is Mimolette?
Mimolette cheese is orange
What country does Manchego cheese come from?
Manchego cheese comes from Spain
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 6
Which Swiss cheese is good for melting and often found in burgers?
Emmental cheese
What is the official name for Parmesan cheese?
Parmigiano Reggiano is the official name for the Italian Parmesan cheese
In what County in the UK is the famous Cathedral City cheese made?
Cathedral City cheese is made in Cornwall
What’s the name given to a cheese connoisseur?
A turophile is a name given to a connoisseur of cheese
When making cheese, part of the process is heating the milk to kill bacteria. What’s this called?
Pasteurisation happens when you heat milk to kill off bacteria
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 7
What cheese is often used in Mexican cooking due to its melting properties?
Monterey Jack cheese
Which three ingredients make up Pimento cheese which is often spread on crackers?
Pimento cheese is made with shredded cheddar, mayonnaise and pimentos
What Country does ricotta cheese come from?
Ricotta cheese is from Italy
What kind of cheese is Stichelton?
Stichelton is an English blue cheese
What colour is Leicester cheese?
Leicester cheese is a red – orange cheese
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 8
When is National Cheese Lovers Day?
National Cheese Lovers Day is on January 20th
What does ricotta mean in Italian?
Ricotta means recooked in Italian
What is Yarg cheese wrapped in?
Yarg cheese is wrapped in nettle leaves
What milk is Vare cheese made from?
Vare cheese is made from goat’s milk
What ingredient is added to Derby cheese to make it green?
Sage is added to Derby cheese to make it green
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 9
What is a wheel of cheese known as?
A wheel of cheese is known as a truckle of cheese
What is Scotland’s oldest cheese?
Caboc cheese is Scotland’s oldest cheese
In which month is National Cheese Day?
National Cheese Day is in June
What is the French word for cheese?
The French word for cheese is fromage
What type of milk is used to make Mozzarella cheese?
Mozzarella cheese is made from cow’s milk
Cheese Trivia Quiz Questions Round 10
Which cream cheese shares its name with a US state?
Philadelphia
If cheese has PDO on it, what does this mean?
PDO means Protected Designation of Origin meaning it can only be produced in a designated area
What Country is reblochon cheese from?
Reblochon cheese is from France
In 1841 in a battle between Uruguay and Argentina, which cheese was used in a cannonball?
Edam cheese
What are you being asked to do if someone says “Say Cheese” to you?
You’re being asked to smile
Cheese Anagrams
- mace aprons – Mascarpone
- eery rug – Gruyere
- list not – Stilton
- leeway lends – Wensleydale
- act member – Camembert
- mean rasp – Parmesan
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