Mel i mató

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

In its basic form, this traditional Catalan dessert is a simple combination of honey and mató (also known as brossat or brull )—a subtly sweet fresh cheese that is made from goat, sheep, or cow milk. The dish is assembled by placing a piece of mató and then generously drizzling it with honey. A common homemade dessert as well as a regular restaurant dish, mel i mató is easily modified with the addition of nuts, jams, and dry or fresh fruit.