queso fresco

Queso fresco is a soft, mild fresh cheese that crumbles easily. The most important step is to choose one made from pasteurized milk, since fresh cheeses made from unpasteurized milk can carry harmful bacteria. Crumble it very finely over soft purees and mashed vegetables, or stir it through warm food so it softens. It is mildly salty, so keep portions small.

Finely crumbled over soft food, or stirred into warm dishes. Avoid cubes or larger chunks.

Keep crumbling pasteurized queso fresco finely over soft foods, or stirring it into warm dishes such as scrambled egg, beans, or cooked vegetables. As your baby practises finger foods, small soft crumbles sprinkled over a meal work well. Avoid firm cubes or large pieces, which are harder to manage.

Finely crumbled over food or stirred into warm dishes. No firm cubes or large pieces.

Queso fresco can be part of family meals, crumbled over dishes or stirred into warm food. Small soft crumbles are fine; large firm pieces or cubes are still a choking risk, so keep them small and soft. Continue choosing a pasteurized cheese and use it for flavour rather than in large amounts, since it is mildly salty.

Crumbled small over dishes or stirred into warm food. Avoid large firm pieces and cubes.