"This decadent triple cream cheese should only be eaten with friends! It is one of the richest cheeses you will ever taste, so a full pound of it will easily serve 12 people. Brillat Savarin is native to Normandy and is named after the man who is known today as, ""The Father of Modern Cooking,"" Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. He is the author of the book, The Physiology of Taste, which is required reading for any food lover. This cheese is perfect for dessert and should be served with ripe, fresh fruit and crusty, French bread.