Unlike the salty, aged cheeses that make up the bulk of this list, soft mascarpone is subtly sweet and packs a delicate, decadent flavor that is the key to many Italian dishes. Originally from ...

It’s illegal to sell or buy, but casu marzu, a maggot-infested sheep milk cheese is a revered delicacy on the Italian island ...

While we embraced our rich Italian desserts, a favorite in our house was boxed yellow cake mix topped with canned chocolate ...

The semi-soft, light yellow-orange cheese carries a delicately buttery, sweet taste and creamy texture. It can be eaten as a snack or used in sandwiches and recipes.

One that melts superbly and has a bit of clout to it is Fontina. This, semi-soft Italian cheese is probably my first choice, but it's worth trying Taleggio too, again Italian, but this time ...