Fromage à trois

Triple-cream cheeses

by Theresa Regli

Triple-cream cheeses -- so named because a big dollop of extra cream is added to the curd during production -- are smooth, lush, and rich. With their huge flavors, they're so decadent they could replace dessert any day. Though triple-creams are made throughout Europe, those most commonly found in cheese shops are French. Two to try: the excellent Saint-André made by the producer Soulié; and Explorateur, made by Petit Morin. They're available for $9 to $12 per pound at most cheese shops and some supermarkets, including Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, Brookline Liquor Mart's Mousetrap, and the Star Market in Allston.