Some people make cheese a good chunk (or wedge) of their personality, and we’re definitely not here to shame when their passion is so justifiable. After all, it makes the search for the perfect gift for cheese lovers a compelling one. And especially when charcuterie and cheese boards are having a major moment, there are truly so many great gift-giving options out there.
To help with your holiday gift shopping, CNN Underscored editors, many of whom happen to be cheese lovers themselves, rounded up their favorite cheese-related (but definitely not cheesy) gifts.
Keep scrolling to find the perfect present for the lucky fromage fanatics in your life. For even more inspiration, check out our favorite gift ideas for whiskey lovers, wine lovers and beer lovers.
A cheese subscription for your exotic cheese-loving friend goes beyond the gouda with samples of gorgeous fromages from around the world. Each box is hand-curated by some of the best experts in the biz for an ongoing treat your recipient to look forward to.
A gift basket — well, cigar box — of fine Portuguese tinned fish can bring back memories of your lucky recipient’s last trip to the Iberian Peninsula. This box contains mackerel pâté, spiced tuna pâté, sardine pâté and sardines in olive oil (both with and without green pepper). These goodies will pair perfectly with their favorite cheeses.
This unique candle looks so much like cheese that you might mistake it for the real thing. Be sure to warn the lucky recipient. (Luckily it does not smell like cheese.)
The cheerful assortment of cheeses bedecking this 100% cotton towel makes it the perfect gift for your favorite fromage-loving friend.
The only problem with cheese is that you don’t always want to eat a whole wedge in one go. For an ultra-practical gift, give them their favorite cheeses along with this set of four cheese huggers that envelop the end of leftover wedges so they stay fresh in the fridge.
Whether this set of cutting boards is used to prep for a party or serve up for one, the varying shapes and sizes make them extremely versatile on their own or spread out on the table as a set.
This deep green and white marble cheese platter taps into the current trend of all things checkered while creating a stunning contrast to the snacks that’ll sit on top of it.
Cheese as self-care? Hey, whatever works as we head into 2025. This book breaks down the components of a perfect cheese plate into a simple formula — cheese, meat, produce, crunch, dip and garnish — making it easy for anyone to create the perfect spread.
This adorable hanging calendar starts with Original English Country Cheddar to kick off 12 months of cheese, working its way through a world of the good stuff with whimsical illustrations on each page to brighten up kitchen walls.
Give your favorite entertainer a deck of inspiration for their next soiree with this 54-card collection of wine and cheese platter pairings. Prefer just cheese? There’s a deck of that too.
This fantastically quirky neon sign gives kitchens a welcoming glow, and it’s a great way to celebrate the gastronomic passions of the person who lights up your life.
Start ’em young with this wooden charcuterie board set. Give those little hands something to assemble as you put together your own cheese board for the grown-ups’ party.
Perfect for pinning on this season’s lineup of denim, chore and barn jackets, this enamel pin is a great under-$15 way to pay homage to your bestie’s love for the soft stuff.
Each knife in this maximalist trio is made of stainless steel and casted, stamped brass, giving the host with the most a little extra flair for their cheese board. For a more modern option, this set of four knives adds a sharp design touch to the table.
Ideal for those who love the joys of a just-out-of-the-oven Camembert round, this baker gets things gooey in the oven while doubling up as gorgeous serveware on the table.
This sweatshirt is both super soft for around the house and gorgeous as a sort of wearable art print that features all kinds of beautifully rendered cheeses.
For your roommate who’s always there with wine and cheese after a long day (or bad date), this digital print is the perfect way to celebrate precious moments over Malbec and Manchego. You’ll just need to get it professionally printed after purchase, and you’re good to go.
For the home cook who wants to take cheese beyond the board, this cookbook divides up everything you can do with cheese into sections titled Grill, Melt, Bake and Grate, giving them recipe inspiration for sandwiches, burgers, tarts, macaroni and more. (And yes, there are cheese and wine pairings in the back.)
The perfect complement to cheese boards, editor-loved Brightland's duo of raw honey features California Orange Blossom Honey and Kauai Wildflower Honey, each of which has a totally different (and complementary) flavor profile. The California Orange Blossom is as bright as its amber color, while the Kauai, hailing from Hawaii, is made from coffee trees, passion flowers, guava and hibiscus, among other wild flora (it’s perfect on soft cheeses, FYI).
Perfect for hanging above a bar cart, this map of France’s cheese domains is a colorful (and informative!) addition to your favorite cheese lovers’ kitchen or dining room.
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CNN Underscored has a skilled team of writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. From home decor to the latest tech gadgets and kitchen appliances, our editors have extensive knowledge of the coolest products on the market that make foolproof gifts. For this article, we curated this list with items from brands we’ve tried and love, along with picks from our go-to retailers for gift-giving, including Anthropologie and Etsy.