Cheese story
What is Torta del Casar?
A thistle-rennet sheep cheese with a rich spoonable interior.
Origin
Extremadura, Spain
Milk
sheep
Board role
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Milk type
sheep
Texture
soft to semi-soft
Rind
natural
Ageing
60+ days
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: rich, bitter-herbal, sheepy, creamy
Origin, protection and character
Torta del Casar comes from Spain, especially Extremadura. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
60+ days
How to serve Torta del Casar
spooned with bread, cheese boards
Good food matches
Sherry
crusty bread
jamón
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.
