Cheese Jars in Polish Pottery – Store and Serve in Style

Cheese Jars in Polish Pottery – Naturally Elegant Cheese Storage

Whether you enjoy a soft camembert, a strong aged cheddar, or you’re venturing into homemade cheese-making, our Polish pottery cheese jars offer a practical and beautiful way to store and serve cheese. Made by Ceramika Artystycznaand Ceramika Manufaktura, each jar is hand-painted and crafted using traditional techniques that have stood the test of time.

These ceramic jars allow your cheese to breathe while protecting it from drying out or picking up fridge odors—ideal for both presentation and preservation.


Types of Cheese to Store and Serve in a Ceramic Jar:

1. Soft Cheeses
Brie, camembert, or gorgonzola – preserved in aroma, safe from contamination, and ready to serve.

2. Fresh Cheese
Homemade cream cheese or herbed spread – store it safely and stylishly.

3. Semi-Hard Cheeses
Gouda, cheddar, Emmental – convenient to store and serve straight from the jar.

4. Hard Cheeses
Parmesan, pecorino or Gruyère – benefit from gentle air circulation in ceramic.

5. Homemade Cheese
Show off your artisanal creations in a vessel as special as the cheese itself.


Simple Homemade Cheese Recipe – Fresh & Natural

Ingredients:

  • 1 liter whole milk (non-UHT)

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • A pinch of salt

  • Cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel + strainer

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk slowly in a pot—do not boil.

  2. Add lemon juice or vinegar while stirring gently.

  3. The milk will curdle. Pour the mixture into a strainer lined with cheesecloth.

  4. Let the whey drain for 30–60 minutes.

  5. Add salt or herbs to taste.

  6. Store or serve your cheese directly in a beautiful ceramic jar.

Tip: Add garlic and fresh herbs for a creamy, savory spread.


Why Polish Pottery is Ideal for Cheese:

  • Breathable ceramic helps prevent moisture buildup

  • No plastic or synthetic materials – a natural choice

  • Hand-painted beauty – doubles as tableware

  • Eco-friendly and reusable for years to come