Performance Notes
Grate it, slice it, melt it or crumble it. Serve at or near room temperature. Use a sharp knife because the rind can offer some mild resistance.
Pairing Notes
Spanish and Portuguese sippers go well with Canela, of course, so rioja, vinho verde and albariño are all lovely. Sangria too. Really though, any brightly acidic and still-to-bubbly white or light and fruity red loves this cheese. Stronger spirits that dance well with Canela (no toe-stepping!) include sherries, ports, madeira, fruit liqueurs and high-quality tequilas. Lighter lagers like pilsner will do the trick too.
Serve
We almost always save this beautiful, showy cheese for our cheese boards because it’s such a conversation starter. It goes well with everything from marcona almonds, castelvetrano olives, roasted red peppers, honey and membrillo, to jamon or whatever other cured meats you have on hand. If you want to cook with it, we recommend grating it into a veggie casserole (it melts really well), or thinly slicing it into a bright green salad.