Basically the Porn Stars of Cheese

Every cheese is beautiful and talented in their own way, but some are just better at melting than others. How well a cheese can melt depends on its moisture content, age, and acidity. Old, grate-ables like Parmigiano aren’t flexible enough to melt. Tangy freshies like feta and goat cheese soften, but won’t get gooey. And squishies like brie and Taleggio liquefy into an oozing puddle when heated. So, how do you know which cheeses will melt into stretchy seduction?

The best melting cheeses are young, semi-firm fatties like the sexy porn stars below. For best results, always use these queens at room temperature and grate them fresh.