Cheese story
What is Cuajada?
A fresh curd cheese served with sweet syrups or bread.
Origin
Colombia / Latin America, Colombia
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Colombia
Region
Colombia / Latin America
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh curd cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild, milky, soft
Origin, protection and character
Cuajada comes from Colombia, especially Colombia / Latin America. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Cuajada
desserts, breakfast, arepas
Good food matches
honey
panela syrup
coffee
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
