What Products Do They Make with Jersey Cow Milk?

Jersey cows are a small breed of cattle that were originally bred in the Channel Island of Jersey In Great Britain. They are now raised in many parts of the world, including the United States, Brazil and India. The dairy cows are renowned for the high butterfat content of their milk, which is higher than any other breed's. They are often used as a house cow because of their small size, good temperament and the quality and amount of milk they produce.

  1. Cream and Butter

    • Jersey cow milk can be put through a separator which takes the heavier cream off the top and leaves the remainder as skim milk. The cream is churned to produce rich, yellow creamy butter. A byproduct of butter production is buttermilk, used in baking and in products such as pancakes and waffles.

    Ice Cream

    • The creamy nature of Jersey milk makes it ideal for making rich ice cream. It is suitable for both luxury ice cream and soft-serve. Some ice-cream makers only make vanilla ice cream from Jersey milk, while others use natural flavorings such as maple syrup to produce more than 40 different flavors, including unusual ones such as lemon meringue.

    Yogurt

    • Yogurt from Jersey cows is mild and creamy. The yogurt is made from the two ingredients of milk and a probiotic culture. Flavoring can be added from vanilla extract, maple syrup or a variety of fruits. Even though Jersey milk has high levels of butterfat it can still be used to produce low-fat yogurt.

    Cheese

    • A variety of artisan table cheeses are made from Jersey milk. Most are handmade in small batches on farms that raise Jerseys. Handmade cheeses made with Jersey cow milk include cheddar, Bailiwick cheddar, Edam, Gouda, mozzarella, Romano and feta. Many are sold through farmers markets and directly from the dairy farms. Some establishments also produce fresh cheddar cheese curds.