Three Cheese Toast at Taperia La Mina — A Trio of Spanish Cheeses with Tomato
Our Three Cheese Toast is a cheese lover’s dream — a spectacular open-faced toast that brings together three distinct and complementary Spanish cheeses on a single slice of toasted bread. Semi-cured cheese provides a mild, creamy base. Goat cheese adds tangy brightness. And blue cheese delivers a bold, pungent punch. Finished with ripe tomato and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this toast at Taperia La Mina in Benidorm is an extraordinary celebration of Spain’s incredible cheese diversity.
Our Three Cheese Selection
The magic of this toast lies in the interplay of three very different cheeses. Our semi-cured cheese — typically a Manchego or similar sheep’s milk cheese aged 3-6 months — is firm, buttery, and mildly nutty, forming the mild, creamy foundation. The goat cheese adds a distinctive tangy, slightly citrusy note that cuts through the richness. And the blue cheese — a Cabrales, Valdeon, or Picón — brings intense, peppery, umami-packed complexity that elevates the entire toast to another level.
Melting and Marrying the Flavors
After the cheeses are layered on the toast, we apply gentle heat so they begin to melt and merge, creating a gooey, golden surface with pockets of distinct flavor. The ripe tomato slices add moisture and acidity, preventing the cheese from becoming too heavy, while the olive oil adds fruity richness. The result is a toast of extraordinary complexity — creamy, tangy, pungent, sweet, and savory all at once.
Pairing with Wine
This cheese toast calls for a special wine pairing. A glass of Pedro Ximénez — a sweet, dark sherry — is the classic Spanish pairing for blue cheese, as its raisin and molasses notes complement the pungency beautifully. Alternatively, a Rioja Crianza adds warmth and spice. Discover Spain’s cheese culture at Taperia La Mina.