cheese tapas

Spanish cheese tapas highlight the flavours of Manchego, Idiazabal, Mahón, and more. From crispy croquettes to elegant boards with membrillo, these recipes balance sweet and savoury elements. Perfect for sharing, cheese tapas make entertaining simple, delicious, and authentically Spanish, whether for relaxed evenings or festive gatherings at home.

Creamy Spanish Tapenade with Manchego Cheese and Olives

A creamy Spanish tapenade with manchego cheese and olives, offering nutty richness and indulgent depth, perfect for tapas boards, cheese platters, or winter meals.
Spanish Cheese Tapas: The Ultimate Recipe Round-up

A complete round-up of Spanish cheese tapas, from croquettes to salads and boards, offering authentic recipes, pairing ideas, and tips for creating the perfect tapas spread at home.
Crispy Manchego and Jamón Croquettes with Aioli

Golden croquettes filled with creamy Manchego and savoury jamón, served with garlicky aioli, creating a Spanish tapas that’s rich, comforting, and always a favourite at gatherings.
Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Walnuts and Piquillo Peppers

Warm goat cheese served over fresh greens with toasted walnuts and sweet piquillo peppers, creating a Spanish tapas salad that’s hearty, refreshing, and perfect for balancing richer dishes.

Spanish Cheese Board with Membrillo and Seasonal Fruit

A Spanish cheese board with membrillo, nuts, and seasonal fruit, creating a vibrant tapas centrepiece that’s rustic, elegant, and perfect for entertaining guests or relaxed weekend sharing.
Idiazabal Cheese Toast with Tomato Confit and Anchovies

Smoky Idiazabal layered on toast with sweet tomato confit and salty anchovies, creating a bold Spanish tapas bite that’s rustic, flavour-packed, and perfect with a glass of wine.
Manchego Cheese and Truffle Oil Potato Bites

Roasted potatoes topped with nutty Manchego and a drizzle of truffle oil, creating a rich Spanish tapas bite that’s earthy, indulgent, and perfect for gatherings or cosy evenings.
Crispy Mahón Cheese Crostini with Roasted Peppers

Toasted crostini topped with tangy Mahón cheese and sweet roasted peppers, baked until crisp, creating a colourful Spanish tapas that’s rustic, simple, and perfect for casual entertaining.

Warm Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets with Puff Pastry

Flaky puff pastry filled with ripe pears and bold blue cheese, baked into warm tartlets that deliver a sweet-savoury Spanish tapas perfect for festive occasions or cosy evenings.
Queso de Murcia al Vino with Honeyed Almonds

Slices of fruity Queso de Murcia al Vino paired with sweet honeyed almonds, creating a Spanish tapas dish that’s simple, elegant, and perfectly balances cheese, nut, and wine-washed flavours.