Hailing from the coastal mountains near Barcelona, Pau Sant Mateu is a masterclass in Spanish artisan cheesemaking. This is a creamy goat’s milk cheese that is washed with a brine as it ages, resulting in a beautiful orange-pink rind and an interior that is as smooth as silk. It is "un-goat-like" in the best way—rather than being sharp and acidic, it is buttery, herbal, and slightly sweet. It is a boutique Spanish cheese that feels incredibly modern while respecting ancient Catalan traditions. If you’re looking for the best soft-ripened goat cheese for a "finer things" gathering, this is it. It looks elegant, tastes luxurious, and is the perfect bridge between a mild brie and a more complex aged cheese. The Recipes Recipe #1: Sant Mateu & Roasted Beet Salad Place thick slices of Pau Sant Mateu on top of roasted red and golden beets. The creamy goat cheese acts as a rich dressing for the earthy vegetables. Serve this vibrant garden salad at your next family lunch for a touch of Catalan sunshine. Recipe #2: Catalan Cheese & Caramelized Onion Tart Bake a puff pastry with a layer of sweet onions and dollops of Formatges Can Pujol cheese. The cheese melts into a velvety custard that is absolutely irresistible. The Appetizers Appetizer #1: Sant Mateu & Marcona Almond Tapas Serve wedges of the cheese alongside salty Marcona almonds and dried apricots. It’s an effortless, high-end tapas board that highlights the cheese’s nutty finish. Appetizer #2: Lavender Honey & Goat Cheese Rounds Drizzle a little lavender honey over rounds of Pau Sant Mateu. The floral notes of the honey emphasize the herbal quality of the artisan Spanish cheese. Ingredients: Goat milk (pasteurized), salt, animal rennet Size: 2 lb. Origin: Spain
