Cheese story
What is Queijo Coalho?
A firm Brazilian cheese that grills well without melting away.
Origin
Northeast Brazil, Brazil
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Brazil
Region
Northeast Brazil
Milk type
cow
Texture
firm fresh cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: salty, squeaky, milky
Origin, protection and character
Queijo Coalho comes from Brazil, especially Northeast 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 Queijo Coalho
grilling skewers, snacks, salads
Good food matches
molasses
beer
chilli sauce
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.
