Cheese story
What is Requeijão?
A creamy Brazilian cheese spread often eaten at breakfast or used in cooking.
Origin
Brazil, Brazil
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Brazil
Region
Brazil
Milk type
cow
Texture
spreadable processed/fresh cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: creamy, mild, slightly tangy
Origin, protection and character
Requeijão comes from Brazil, especially Brazil. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Requeijão
bread, pizzas, pastries, sauces
Good food matches
coffee
pão de queijo
fruit
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.
