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Petite Breakfast Chive

$7.99

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Marin County
Cow's Milk
Soft-Ripened
Marin French cheese with a round container and sliced pieces on a wooden board.
Petite Breakfast Chive

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Description

We’re celebrating our 160th anniversary in 2025 with new formats and flavors of the cheese that put us on the map. Petite Breakfast Chive is a flavorful new take on a historic favorite.  

We’ve been crafting Breakfast Brie at Marin French since the late 1800’s. For over a century, this deliciously unique cheese has won the hearts of locals and visitors. What is a fresh brie? This cheese uses the same recipe and the same artisanal cheesemaking process as our other brie varieties but skips the aging room. The result is a fresh cheese that lacks a bloomy white rind and has a tangy flavor and slightly springy texture, reminiscent of cheese curds. Petite Breakfast is infused with chopped chives, adding vibrant herbaceous flavor and a savory finish. 

Petite Breakfast brie has a rich history, originally created as a protein-packed alternative for gold miners turned Bay Area dock workers in the late 1800’s. As the Gold Rush waned and the San Francisco Bay Area experienced a population boom, the demand created a locally legendary egg shortage. Our founder, Jefferson Thompson recognized this need and crafted a quick-to-market cheese with a clever name that just so happened to be delicious. Over 100 years later, there’s still nothing like it. 

So, whether you’re starting your day or savoring a late-night snack, Petite Breakfast Chive is the perfect companion. Bring a taste of history to your table. 

tasting notes
Breakfast Brie holds a unique place in our hearts. It’s our oldest cheese, steeped in rich history, yet also our youngest – shipped fresh and unaged. This unique cheese has a culture-forward tangy flavor, reminiscent of cream cheese or Fromage Blanc. Petite Breakfast Chive adds the vibrant and herbaceous flavors of chopped chive and shallot which give the bright cheese a savory finish.
product infos

INGREDIENTS

Cultured pasteurized cow's milk, pasteurized cream, chive, shallots, onion, salt, microbial enzymes

SIZE

4OZ
Pairing
WINE WINE
If you’re staying true to the cheese’s name and enjoying as a morning addition, pair with sparkling wine or a lightly juiced Mimosa. For afternoon or evening occasions, try a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The light acidity of the wine will complement the cheese without overpowering it.
BEER BEER
For the perfect pairing, consider opting for a light beer. A wheat beer or lager work wonderfully – they won’t overpower the delicate flavors of the cheese. Enjoy a harmonious blend of flavors as you sip and savor each bite!
CHEESEBOARD FAVORITES CHEESEBOARD FAVORITES
Petite Breakfast Chive loves savory accompaniments. It’s delicious with an array of roasted or pickled veggies, salty nuts, and tomato jam. Serve alongside lightly salted potato chips for a new and delicious twist.
STAFF PICKS STAFF PICKS
Petite Breakfast Chive is a favorite in our team’s kitchens. We like it melted into savory baked dishes like casseroles or hand pies, whipped into mashed potatoes, or crumbled and melted into cheesy cornbread muffins.

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    Faq

    How long should the cheese be out of the fridge before serving?

    It is best to leave your cheese out 30-60 minutes prior to serving for optimal flavor and texture.

    There is white mold on my Petite Breakfast. Is this safe to eat?

    Petite Breakfast is safe to eat even if there is some white mold on the outside. The cheese briefly shares an aging space with our older Brie cheeses and may pick up some of the  cultures that form their rind. It can be enjoyed as is or, if you prefer, you can trim off the white rind.

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