Cheese story
What is Quesillo?
A soft Central American cheese wrapped in tortillas with cream and onions.
Origin
Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Nicaragua
Region
Nicaragua
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh stretched-curd
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: mild, milky, elastic
Origin, protection and character
Quesillo comes from Nicaragua, especially Nicaragua. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Quesillo
quesillo tortillas, snacks
Good food matches
pickled onions
cream
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.
