A soft French cheese with a white mold rind on the outside that becomes creamy when ripe.
Named after Brie, a region in France where the cheese originated, likely in the 8th century. The region's name probably derives from a Celtic or pre-Celtic place name.
Brie became wildly popular in America during the 1980s partly because it looked fancy (the white rind!) but actually tastes mild—it democratized 'fancy cheese' for people intimidated by strong-tasting varieties.
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