Crumbly Cheeses from Portugal
Explore crumbly cheeses from Portugal, including regional specialties and well-known favorites.
Queijo Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela is a sheep's milk cheese from the mountains of central Portugal, protected as a PDO in the European Union and the UK. It is coagulated with thistle instead of rennet, and its paste runs from nearly semi-liquid …
Country: Portugal
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture:
Soft, crumbly, creamy
Flavor: Smooth, clean, and slightly acidic (standard); pleasant, lingering, clean, strong to slightly strong and slightly spicy/salty (Velho)
Queijo da Beira Baixa
Queijo da Beira Baixa is a Portuguese raw-milk cheese made from sheep milk, goat milk or a blend of both, sold as Amarelo, Castelo Branco or Picante. It has a protected designation of origin and an intense, clean flavor that …
Milk Type: Sheep's and goat's milk
Texture:
Semi-hard, crumbly
Flavor: Intense, clean, slightly acidic, spicy, and salty (depending on type)
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