Why You’ll Love This

A delightful marriage of traditional Spanish cheesemaking and the luxurious aroma of truffles, Plaza de España Sheep Cheese with Truffle is rich, buttery, and wonderfully aromatic. Made from sheep’s milk, this distinctive cheese offers a smooth, firm texture with a pleasantly creamy finish. Its delicate nuttiness and savory character provide the perfect backdrop for the earthy, unmistakable flavor of truffles, creating an elegant cheese that is both approachable and indulgent.

What Makes It Special

Spain has a long tradition of producing exceptional sheep’s milk cheeses, prized for their rich flavor and satisfying texture. Sheep’s milk naturally contains higher levels of fat and protein than cow’s milk, contributing to the cheese’s luxurious mouthfeel and depth of flavor.

The addition of truffle brings another dimension to this traditional cheese, infusing its buttery, nutty character with an earthy aroma and savory complexity. The result is a beautifully balanced combination that allows the richness of the sheep’s milk and the distinctive truffle flavor to complement one another.

Tasting Notes

Texture: Firm yet smooth, with a rich, creamy mouthfeel.

Aroma: Buttery and earthy, with the unmistakable fragrance of truffle.

Flavor: Delicate nuttiness and savory sheep’s milk richness complemented by earthy truffle notes and a lingering, buttery finish.

Intensity: Medium-bodied, with a pronounced truffle character that enhances rather than overwhelms the cheese.

Perfect Pairings

The rich, earthy character of this Spanish cheese pairs beautifully with simple accompaniments that allow its truffle flavor to shine.

• Fruit: Fresh pears, crisp apples, and ripe figs.
• Nuts: Marcona almonds and lightly toasted hazelnuts.
• Charcuterie: Jamón Serrano, Ibérico ham, or delicate slices of prosciutto.
• Bread: Rustic Spanish bread, plain crackers, or toasted baguette.
• Wine: Spanish Tempranillo, Rioja Crianza, or a crisp, dry Spanish white wine.

Serving Ideas

Allow the cheese to rest at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before serving to bring out its rich aroma and full flavor.

Arrange thin slices on a Spanish-inspired cheese board with Jamón Serrano, Marcona almonds, and fresh figs. Its truffle character also makes it a wonderful addition to warm dishes.

Shave over creamy risotto, fold into freshly cooked pasta, or melt into a grilled cheese sandwich for an indulgent twist. For an elegant appetizer, serve thin slices on toasted baguette with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

About the Producer

Plaza de España celebrates Spain’s rich culinary heritage through a selection of traditional Spanish specialty foods and cheeses. Its sheep’s milk cheese with truffle brings together two ingredients prized in European gastronomy: the distinctive richness of sheep’s milk and the aromatic complexity of truffles.

Inspired by Spain’s longstanding cheesemaking traditions, this specialty offers an approachable way to enjoy the luxurious flavors of truffle in a beautifully crafted Spanish cheese.

The Tastings Experience

At Tastings Gourmet Market, we love discovering cheeses that transform simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Plaza de España Sheep Cheese with Truffle brings a touch of Spanish elegance to any cheese board or culinary creation.

Whether paired with a beautiful Rioja, served alongside Spanish charcuterie, or shaved over a comforting bowl of pasta, this aromatic cheese is a wonderful choice for entertaining or adding a little indulgence to everyday meals.