Requeson (Mexican fresh curd cheese)
National Mexican dairy tradition — similar whey-based cheese across all cheese-producing regions
Requesón is Mexico's fresh, soft curd cheese — similar to Italian ricotta but made differently. Traditional requesón is the by-product of whey from other cheesemaking, precipitated with an acid. It is fresh, slightly grainy, moist, and mildly flavoured. Used as a filling for tlacoyos, quesadillas, chiles rellenos, and enchiladas. It provides a neutral, creamy element that absorbs surrounding flavours. Less salty and more delicate than queso fresco.