Cow Milk Cheeses from Portugal
Discover cheeses made from cow milk in Portugal, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.
Queijo São Jorge
Queijo São Jorge is a semi-hard to hard cow's milk cheese made only on the island of São Jorge in the Azores. It is known for its firm, brittle yellowish paste, small irregular holes, and a strong, slightly spicy flavor …
Requeson
Requeson, better known as requeijão, is a whey cheese made in Portugal and Brazil. It is close to ricotta and turns up in cheese spreads and in pastries such as queijada.
Queijo do Pico
Queijo do Pico is a cured cow's milk cheese from the island of Pico in the Azores. It cures for 20 to 30 days into a flat cylinder with a yellow crust and a soft, pasty interior, and it has …
Bica de Queijo
Bica de Queijo is a semi-soft, artisan cheese from Póvoa de Lanhoso in Portugal. It is crafted using a blend of cow's, goat's, and sheep's unpasteurized milk, giving it a rich and creamy texture. With a 45% fat content, the …