Crunchy Minas Cheese with Tomato and Pesto

Minas cheese is the muse cheese of Brazil. Originally from the state of Minas Gérais, hence the name, this pure white-coloured cheese has an incredible farm freshness, and a very humble pedigree, considering its popularity. The taste is a cross between a feta, ricotta and mozzarella. Like other fresh white cheeses, Minas has a way of complementing other flavours without masking them. See the Glossary for more on Minas cheese. For this recipe, Minas cheese is c