Emilia-Romagna · Italy
Squacquerone di Romagna.
Squacquerone is barely cheese at all—it's milk that has simply decided to stay creamy. This rindless wonder melts on your tongue with the gentle tang of fresh whey and the subtle sweetness of morning dairy, its texture so delicate it practically disappears into fresh cream. Mild enough to whisper rather than shout, it's the cheese equivalent of a blank canvas painted in the palest lactic notes.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Squacquerone di Romagna is an ancient soft cheese from the Romagna plain, with references in 19th-century texts. Its name derives from 'squaquarare' (to melt), reflecting its runny, spreadable texture.
It is the traditional filling for piadina, the flatbread of Romagna. PDO was granted in 2012.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Fresh
- Rind
- rindless
- Age
- 0 mo
- Protected
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are drawn from each cheese's flavour and aroma profile. This is Squacquerone di Romagna's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for fresh cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 20–30 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Slice with a wet knife or simply spoon it — fresh cheeses don't need ceremony.
Store
Fresh and brined cheeses keep best covered in their liquid — and are happiest eaten within days.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Squacquerone.
26 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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