A CHEESE WITH CHARACTER
“Der scharfe Maxx” is a tangy Swiss cheese that doesn’t hold with restraint or modesty. With its love of life and versatility it’s quite a character: A true one-off in the cheese world.
Get ready – “Der scharfe Maxx” wants your full attention. Dive in. It’s worth it – the flavors have plenty to say. With its melt-in-the-mouth texture and flavorsome taste, “Der scharfe Maxx” is not only a palate-pleaser. Produced using Swiss raw milk, once formed the cheese round spends around five months maturing in a specially air-conditioned cellar. During this period it is carefully tended by our cellar masters and strictly monitored. It is only allowed to leave the cellar for the table once it has achieved the perfect degree of maturity.
”Der scharfe Maxx” is a unique specialty cheese – hugely versatile, wonderfully tangy, and brimming with confidence. It’s the cheeky daredevil among the semi-hard and hard cheeses – a true entertainer, no matter the occasion.

DER SCHARFE MAXX – A TANGY CHEESE UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Ever since it first found its way onto the cheese shelf in 2003, “Der scharfe Maxx” has never been short of friends. Its melt-in-the-mouth texture and tangy flavor make this iconic cheese from Studer specialty cheesemakers an absolute culinary joy. You can taste that it has been produced using high-quality craftsmanship, careful maturing, and a fresh interpretation of traditions.
CHEESE IN NUMBERS – THE FACTS ON “DER SCHARFE MAXX”
Semi-hard/hard Swiss cheese, produced using raw milk
Nutritional information
Energy value | 1840 kJ (440 kcal) |
Fat | 39 g |
Thereof saturated fatty acids | 23 g |
Carbohydrates | < 0.1 g |
Thereof sugar | 0 |
Protein | 23 g |
Salt | 1.75 g |
RANGE AND PACK SIZES
When you have choices, so much the better: “Der scharfe Maxx” is available in a range of pack sizes in store. Whether you want a whole cheese wheel, a portion you can easily take with you, or in pre-cut slices, this semi-hard cheese from Studer specialty cheesemakers is always at its best.
COOKING WITH “DER SCHARFE MAXX”
Are you on the lookout for creative recipe ideas or exciting combinations to try with a full-bodied cheese? Want to find out which ingredients go especially well with the flavor of the iconic cheese from Studer? Do you like creating unusual culinary delicacies? We’ve put together some recipes using “Der scharfe Maxx”, as well as some pairings for any occasion.
THE MAXX FAMILY
“Der scharfe Maxx” is part of an exceptional family of cheeses that bring a whole new dimension to the experience of savoring. The other Maxx specialties that Studer cheesemakers makes will tickle your taste buds in various ways. Get ready for probably the smoothest family history since Swiss cheese began. Discover the Maxx family cheeses and the typical personalities of each of its different members.