Tetilla is a mild, soft, cow's milk cheese from Spain. It is a small, round, light-bodied cheese with a thin natural rind. It has a smooth texture and delicate and milk taste, which becomes more acidic towards the rind. Tetilla is especially good eaten fresh, but can also be aged for a few months.
Tetilla is a mild, soft cow's milk Spanish cheese, typical of the hot and humid Galician region in Spain where it is aged and pasteurized. Since 1992, it has been one of the four kinds of cheeses that has received DOP recognition. The name Tetilla is Galician for “small breast”, which describes the shape of the cheese, modeled in homage to the cows of the region. This yellow cheese has a pale yellow, thin, natural rind and soft and smooth texture. Tetilla has a creamy taste and buttery, slightly bitter and tangy flavor. Cut cheese, up to 2 lbs.