Havarti

noun

Ha·​var·​ti hə-ˈvär-tē 

: a semisoft Danish cheese having a porous texture and usually a mild flavor

Examples of Havarti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Semi-soft cheeses like Havarti or mozzarella can also dry out if left uncovered, but the change in texture will be more noticeable. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026

On a pop-up ice rink, players for teams like Havarti Party and This Is the Whey flung hefty wheels of Alpha Tolman, an Alpine-style raw-milk cheese, in place of curling stones. — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026

This is white-cheddar mac and cheese done right with not just one, but four cheeses, including Havarti, Gouda, and Swiss. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026

The crab is mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar for boldness and cream cheese and Havarti for creaminess. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

From their everyday menu, the Ham and Havarti Croissant, Egg Breakfast Sandwich on house focaccia, and Cruffin (a mix between a croissant and a muffin) are must-trys. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025

Stacked with two eggs, chorizo, Havarti cheese, scallions and cilantro, the sandwich made for a hearty and delicious start to the day. — Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Danish, from Havarthigård, farm of Hanne Nielsen †1903 Danish cheese maker

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above