Brie! Brie is another one of the cheeses we always use in our cheese platters. I LOVE Brie! I can never seem to get enough. Brie is considered one of the world's great cheeses and characterized by an edible, downy white rind and a cream colored, buttery soft interior that should "ooze" when at the peak of ripeness. Although several countries make this popular cheese, French Brie is considered the best. Because Brie must be perfectly ripe for the best flavor, select one that is plump and resilient to the touch; the rind might show some pale brown edges. Once ripe, Brie has a short life and should be used within a few days.