
Boursin
A creamy cheese flavored with herbs or garlic or both.
Brillat-Savarin
A buttery, very rich and creamy French cheese sent to market while still young and light.
Explorateur
A full-flavored, creamy French cheese with a pale ivory interior and a bloomy edible rind.
Petit-Suisse
A bright white, fresh French cheese sold in small logs with a very soft texture and sweet-tart flavor. Sometimes sold mixed with fruit.
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Companion: The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking, Equipment and Ingredients(Time-Life Books, 2000)