Cooper® Sharp Yellow is a pasteurized processed American cheese made with real milk and hand-selected aged cheese, giving it a rich, creamy, golden-yellow color and a bold, tangy, slightly sharp flavor. It’s a modern twist on the classic Cooper Sharp, keeping the same melty, flavorful profile but with a distinctive yellow hue.
Cooper Cheese, most famously known as Cooper Sharp, has a history stretching back over 130 years. It began in 1893 when banker I.C. Cooper left his ledger in New York to start making aged cheese curds, creating the foundation for what would become a beloved American sharp cheese.
By1918, the brand had moved to Pennsylvania, where it became a staple in the Philadelphia area and a go-to for cheesesteaks and other menu items. Over the decades, Cooper Cheese refined its recipe to deliver a sharp, tangy flavor with a smooth, meltable texture, making it a trusted choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.
In1945, the brand added the “Cooper Victory” seal to honor U.S. WWII veterans. By the 1980s, it had expanded beyond Pennsylvania, maintaining its reputation for consistent quality. Today, Cooper offers multiple flavors and formats, still valued for its melting performance and nostalgic taste.