Galicia · Spain
Tetilla
Tetilla is a soft cow's-milk cheese from Galicia, instantly recognisable by its breast-like conical shape that gives it its name. Made from local cow's milk, it is mild, creamy and lightly tangy, aged only a few weeks. It holds a DOP as Queixo Tetilla.
Approximate, per small wedge (~30g). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
Tetilla is a soft cow's-milk cheese from Galicia, instantly recognisable by its breast-like conical shape that gives it its name. Made from local cow's milk, it is mild, creamy and lightly tangy, aged only a few weeks. It holds a DOP as Queixo Tetilla.
Where to eat Tetilla
0 restaurants worldwide serve it.
The variants
Tetilla DOP
Classic soft, pale, mild cone-shaped cheese.
Arzúa-Ulloa
Related Galician cow's-milk cheese, rounder and equally creamy.
Tetilla Curada
Aged longer for a firmer body and stronger flavour.
Cook it yourself
- Tetilla
Queixo Tetilla is Galicia's gentle, creamy cow's-milk cheese, known as much for its conical shape as its mild, buttery tang. Making a young version at home is an accessible introduction to soft-cheese making.