THE Wensleydale Creamery has added a Yorkshire Brie to its portfolio of dairy products.

A soft and creamy cheese, it is handcrafted from Yorkshire milk and described as "a luxurious, white mould-ripened brie with a deliciously silky texture and at its peak ripeness, a mouth-wateringly oozy cheese with a savoury flavour and clotted cream finish."

David Hartley, managing director, said: "The Yorkshire food brand is fast gaining recognition throughout the UK and Europe for its world-class offering – it’s fantastic to be a part of this food movement, and we are particularly proud of this new cheese paying tribute to our French cheese-making origins."

The Yorkshire Dales has a rich cheese-making history, dating back to 1150 when French Cistercian monks first settled in the area.

The brie comes in two sizes – 1kg and 230g – and is available from independent retailers as well as the creamery visitor centre.