National Cheese Day Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. recognized by its holes and light or pale yellow color
  2. 6. made by stretching its curds before rolling into balls, milky flavor and gooey texture, commonly used on pizza
  3. 7. creamy, smooth cheese made from blending natural cheeses
  4. 10. 'little bites'; egg-sized balls of mozzarella cheese, buttery taste
  5. 11. made by adding cream to milk, comes in a block, spreads smoothly
  6. 12. hard cheese, tangier flavor than parmesan, often grated over salads
  7. 13. bland, crumbly, becomes smoother with a runny interior as it ages, rind is meant to be eaten
  8. 15. made with penicillium cultures, distinct smell, acquired taste
  9. 17. not solid, light flavor, used on lasagna and cheesecake
  10. 19. semi-hard with smooth flavor, can be grated, sliced, cubed, and melted
  11. 20. soft, white cheese, comes in a wheel, great dessert cheese
  12. 21. made with sheep or goats milk, tangy and crumbly
Down
  1. 1. semi-hard cheese with sweetish taste, can be smoked
  2. 2. mozzarella made into small logs that can be pulled apart
  3. 3. nutty-flavored cheese, comes in two forms: fresh (white, smoother/milder) and mature (yellowish/crumbly)
  4. 4. fresh cheese often used in south asian cuisine
  5. 5. gritty texture, fruity and nutty, often grated over pastas
  6. 8. popular cheese, ranges from creamy to sharp and white to pumpkin orange
  7. 9. thin layer of cheese with mixture of stringy curd and fresh cream on inside
  8. 14. smooth, pale yellow cheese with orange rind
  9. 16. semi-soft cheese with buttery aroma and taste
  10. 18. looks like cheddar, softer texture and less tangy, sometimes blended with other cheeses