Cheese story
What is Queso Duro?
A dry salty Central American cheese used for grating and fillings.
Origin
El Salvador / Central America, El Salvador
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
El Salvador
Region
El Salvador / Central America
Milk type
cow
Texture
hard aged cheese
Rind
natural
Ageing
aged
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: salty, sharp, dry
Origin, protection and character
Queso Duro comes from El Salvador, especially El Salvador / Central America. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
aged
How to serve Queso Duro
pupusas, beans, grating
Good food matches
maize
beans
curtido
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.
