Spanish Cheese Board with Membrillo and Seasonal Fruit

This Spanish cheese board with membrillo and seasonal fruit is an effortless tapas classic. Manchego with quince paste anchors the platter, alongside varied cheeses, nuts, and fresh fruit. Vibrant, rustic, and elegant, it’s perfect for entertaining or creating a beautiful centrepiece for relaxed evenings at home.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course

Cuisine European, Mediterranean, Spanish

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword cheese board, quince paste, Rustic tapas, seasonal fruit, spanish cheese

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Servings Servings

Calories 280

Author Spooning & Forking

Ingredients

150 g Manchego cheese
150 g Idiazabal cheese
150 g Mahón cheese
100 g Queso de Murcia al Vino
2 Pears sliced
1 bunch Grapes small bunch
1 handful Fresh figs
50 g Almonds or walnuts
Rustic Bread or crackers, to serve

Instructions

Slice the cheeses into wedges or thin slices. Arrange them on a wooden board with membrillo slices, fruits, and nuts. Add bread or crackers on the side. Serve at room temperature for the best flavour and texture.

Notes

Choose cheeses with different textures and flavours. Manchego brings nuttiness, Idiazabal smokiness, Mahón tang, and Murcia al Vino fruitiness. This mix makes the board feel varied.

Membrillo is widely available in Spanish shops and increasingly in supermarkets. If unavailable, a firm fruit jelly (apple or pear) works as a substitute.

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