A type of hard, crumbly white cheese originally made in Wales, known for its mild flavor and ability to melt well.
Named after Caerphilly, a town in Wales where the cheese was first produced in the mid-19th century. The name comes from Welsh 'caer' (fort) and 'pwll' (pool), though the cheese's origin post-dates these etymological references.
Caerphilly was nearly lost to history—during the 20th century, production almost died out completely, but Welsh cheesemakers revived it as part of a cultural preservation effort, making it one of the few cheeses that experienced an actual comeback!
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