{"id":31274,"date":"2022-05-18T10:33:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T10:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabesota.com\/?p=31274"},"modified":"2026-11-04T13:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:39:53","slug":"sheep-milk-cheese-with-quince","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabesota.com\/en\/sheep-milk-cheese-with-quince\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enjoy sheep\u2019s milk cheese with quince"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every cheeselover<\/em> knows that cheese is one of our most versatile foods<\/strong>: it can be combined in countless ways in sweet or savoury dishes. With almost as many types of cheese and ways to eat it as there are people, we find it surprising when someone says they do not like cheese. Those of us who consider even a small piece a delicacy are also drawn to combinations with jam, fruit, honey<\/strong> or sauces. We have already explained how best to pair cheese and jam<\/a><\/strong> and discussed famous wine pairings.<\/p>\n

Today, we share tips for combining cheese with quince<\/strong>, a fruit that resembles a pear on the outside but is otherwise quite different. Quince is not eaten raw, as it tastes sour and leaves a rough aftertaste<\/strong>. When cooked, however, it becomes sweet, almost syrupy. Read on to discover how to pair it with cheese for a surprising burst of flavour.<\/p>\n

How do you eat sheep\u2019s milk cheese with quince?<\/h2>\n

\"Quince<\/p>\n

As mentioned, quince is not eaten raw: it needs to cook for about three quarters of an hour<\/strong> to become sweet and pleasant to eat. It is rich in pectin, ideal for jams<\/strong> and recipes requiring natural thickeners. A traditional preparation is quince paste<\/strong>, which sets into a semi-solid block when cool, although jam or preserves can also be made.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because it is sweet, we might think any cheese would pair beautifully with it. Most cheese and quince combinations probably taste good, but a successful pairing depends on many nuances<\/strong>. In particular, mature or semi-mature sheep\u2019s milk cheese provides a delicious contrast to quince.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why combine cheese and quince?<\/h2>\n

As with jams and fruit, cheese and quince offer an ideal contrast<\/strong>, enhancing each other\u2019s flavours when the right pairing is found. The combination stimulates all our senses, creating a pleasant, stimulating sensation in the brain<\/strong> that invites us to close our eyes and enjoy the flavours.<\/p>\n

Tips for combining cheese and quince<\/h2>\n

There are a few general keys to achieving a perfect pairing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n