Havarti

noun

Ha·​var·​ti hə-ˈvär-tē How to pronounce Havarti (audio)
: a semisoft Danish cheese having a porous texture and usually a mild flavor

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Then add a slice of Havarti cheese and cover briefly to let the cheese melt. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025 Dill Havarti cheese and scallions join the diced pickles as mix-ins while a combination of buttermilk, Dijon mustard, and pickle brine bring the dough together. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025 Salad with Ranch Dressing, Crazy Fresh Turkey Havarti Wrap, Quick & Easy Bacon Avocado Wrap, Crazy Fresh Bacon Avocado Wrap and Kowalski's Market Garden Salad. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024 The owners also recommend pairing it with cream cheese, gorgonzola, Havarti and smoked cheddar or using it as a glaze with pork, poultry and seafood. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Use this Creamy Havarti and Pumpkin Pasta Recipe combining pumpkin puree with Havarti cheese, onions, garlic and fresh sage. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Top Havarti evenly with dressed arugula, tomato slices, and top halves of buns. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, the Hideout burger ($20) comes topped with an over-easy egg, Havarti cheese and eight ounces of ground chuck burger all sandwiched inside a brioche bun. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 For example, sharp cheeses like cheddar add complexity while soft, mellow cheeses like Gouda, Havarti and Muenster add buttery creaminess and nutty cheeses like Swiss and Gruyere add extra-long cheese pulls. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Havarti was in 1954

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“Havarti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Havarti. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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