Manchego, made from rich sheep’s milk, is perhaps the best known of the Spanish cheeses. Its flavor, similar to that of Parmigiana-Reggiano, provides an ideal foil for fruit or quince paste, a traditional accompaniment.
1-1/4 pounds Manchego cheese*
a 14.1-ounce package quince paste (membrillo)**
*available at some cheese shops, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets
**available at some specialty foods shops and some supermarkets
Cut cheese into 1/4-inch-thick wedges, discarding rind, and cut quince paste into 1/8-inch-thick rectangles. Top cheese wedges with quince paste wedges and arrange on a platter.
Serves 8 to 10 as part of a tapas buffet