6 Spanish Cheeses for the Perfect Cheese Board Platter
Yearning for the taste of Spain? These 6 Spanish cheeses will make the perfect addition to your next cheese board platter! Read on for more.
Spain is known for many things: its endless, sandy beaches, its long summer nights, its rich food scene, and its deep-rooted history, just to name a few. And although Spanish cuisine is celebrated the world over, there is one ingredient that remains the unsung hero of Spanish food culture. That ingredient? Spanish cheese.
Often found mixed among a spread of tapas dishes, or nestled beneath the jamón and chorizo of an appetizer platter, Spanish cheese is delicious, varied, and vastly underrated when it comes to Spanish food products. Cheeses from different regions of Spain are prepared, fermented, and served in different ways. The list of flavours to discover and fall in love with just goes on and on.
If you’re yearning for an authentic taste of Spain in your next dinner party cheese board, then look no further than our traditional Spanish Cheeses. From well-loved Manchego to lesser-known Zamorano, these 6 Spanish cheeses are ideal for your perfect cheeseboard platter. Read on for our top picks!
1. Chevre Goats Cheese Log
Indulge in pure culinary luxury with our 1kg Chevre Goats Cheese Log. Crafted from premium goat’s milk, its rich, creamy texture and versatile flavour elevate any dish. Perfect for spreading on bread or enhancing salads, this log is a must-have for gourmet enthusiasts seeking a taste of sophistication.
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2. Black Garlic Zamorano Cheese
Indulge in the bold fusion of Spain’s Zamorano Cheese with Black Garlic, a 250g symphony of flavour. Meticulously crafted, this artisanal delight marries nutty Zamorano with savory black garlic for a uniquely sophisticated taste. Elevate your culinary experience with this versatile and decadent Spanish masterpiece.
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3. San Simon Cheese Smoked
The Smoked San Simon Cheese is made from pasteurised cows milk and shaped in a unique and distinctive cone. This cheese is lightly smoked, giving it a delicate and smoky flavour. It also has a nutty aftertaste and forms the distinctive orange rind. It is perfect for melting or adding to your cheeseboard.
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4. Manchego Cheese
Probably one of Spain’s most famous cheeses, Manchego is known and loved for its buttery, creamy texture and mild flavour. Produced in the central La Mancha region of Spain, Manchego can often be found in Spanish recipes, and is a staple when it comes to Spanish cheese board platters.
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5. Zamorano Cheese DOP
Hailing from the north-western Spanish province of Zamora, this cheese is made from sheep’s milk, typically aged for around 6 months. Its slightly dark colour comes from the olive oil, which is used to rub the cheese during the aging process, and it is characteristically creamy and nutty in flavour.
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6. La Peral Cheese Blue Cow
Delivered in a distant area of Asturias in northern Spain, La Peral is made at a family dairy. La Peral is a blue cheddar produced using cows’ milk, which is developed for 2-5 months. Flavours are magnificently rich, distinctive and smooth. With age, these flavours can end up being considerably more self-assured, infrequently beautiful and wild. Appreciate with port or comparative wines.
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