Cheese story
What is Queso Chihuahua?
A northern Mexican melting cheese with a smooth buttery profile.
Origin
Chihuahua, Mexico
Milk
cow
Board role
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Country
Mexico
Region
Chihuahua
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft
Rind
natural or waxed
Ageing
1 to 6 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: buttery, mild, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Queso Chihuahua comes from Mexico, especially Chihuahua. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
1 to 6 months
How to serve Queso Chihuahua
quesadillas, chile rellenos, nachos
Good food matches
beer
salsa
tortillas
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.
