![A scoop of cheese ice cream and blackberry ice cream at Kurt's Farm Shop.](https://www.foodgal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Kurt-Ice-Cream.jpg)
A scoop of cheese ice cream and blackberry ice cream at Kurt’s Farm Shop.
SEATTLE, WA — Yes, I said, “cheese” ice cream. Not “cheesecake” ice cream. But ice cream made with actual cheese. Have I got your attention now? I should — because this ice cream is worth making a special trip for.
Hats off to my friend Tami, who lived in Seattle for a few years, and suggested I make time for the ice cream at Kurt Farm Shop on Capitol Hill. Tucked inside the Chophouse Row building food hall, this sliver of a shop sells cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, and glorious ice cream.
The custard base is made at its Kurtwood Farm using Jersey cream and milk from its own cows.
![Gotta love the cow art work.](https://www.foodgal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Kurt-Cows.jpg)
Gotta love the cow art work.
They’re generous with samples. I knew I wanted the Flora’s Cheese flavor from the get-go. The ice cream is super rich and smooth, with a pronounced naturally sweet milky taste. There are actual bits of frozen feta-like cheese in this flavor. It’s cheesecake-like, but not quite as tangy. There’s more of a developed cheese flavor, though, no funkiness. It’s ever so savory and just a twinge salty. It’s one of those flavors that’s an instant classic.
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