Semi-Soft Cheeses from Portugal
Explore semi-soft cheeses from Portugal, including regional specialties and well-known favorites.
Queijo Serpa
Queijo Serpa is a cured, semi-soft cheese from Serpa in the Alentejo region of Portugal, made with raw sheep milk set with cardoon extract. It holds PDO status and is listed on the Ark of Taste.
Country: Portugal
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture:
Semi-soft
Flavor: Almost fermented, sweet and bitter
Queijo mestiço de Tolosa
Queijo Mestiço de Tolosa is a ripened, semi-soft cheese from Portugal. It is made from a mixture of ewe's milk and goat's milk in varying proportions. The cheese has a yellowish color with a few small holes and a slightly …
Milk Type: Sheep's and goat's milk
Texture:
Semi-soft
Flavor: Slightly vigorous, clean, and piquant
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 …
Country: Portugal
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's and sheep's milk
Texture:
Semi-soft
Flavor: Buttery, mild, salty
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