The cheese in the middle is Ossau au Piment d’Espelette.

From www.artisanalcheese.com we read:

Ossau au Piment d’Espelette is a paprika-dusted sheep’s milk cheese made in the French Pyrenees. This variety is lightly coated in AOC-protected Piment d’Espelette, the famous Basque paprika. The nutty, sweet and toasty characteristics of the cheese are augmented by the brightness and warmth that the pepper imparts. Pair with Zinfandel, Tempranillo, or Syrah.

The cheese snob says: Delightful. The paprika does add an additional dimension to the cheese. A

The casual cheese eater says: More please. A.