Berries: Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries are all fantastic with cheese. I especially like berries with feta, but it’s also awesome with brie (I mean, what is NOT awesome with brie, right?) Grapes: Juicy, crunchy grapes are an obvious choice for fruit and cheese boards.
What fruit goes best on cheese board?
Best Fruits for a Fruit and Cheese Platter
- Berries. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are great fruit to pair with cheese because they are sweet and have a slightly tart flavor.
- Cherries.
- Purple and Green Grapes.
- Melon.
- Peaches.
- Pears.
- Plums.
- Kiwi.
What should be on a cheese board?
The side kicks
- Bread/Crackers: baguette, ciabatta, bread sticks, crostini, multigrain crackers, water crackers, parmesan crisps.
- Fresh fruits: raspberries, tangerines, pear, grapes, olives, cornichon pickles.
- Dried fruits: apricots, figs.
- Nuts: almonds, marcona almonds, cashews.
- Spreads: apricot spread, chutney, honey.
What dried fruits go on cheese board?
Sun Dried California Figs, Cherries, Dates, Pears, Apricots and Angelino Plums are a colorful, flavorful and always available accompaniment to a welcoming cheese board.
What fruit goes well with mozzarella?
Pairing Fruits and Cheese
- Peaches and Mozzarella. To really bring out a peach’s flavors, try grilling half a peach before laying a thin slice of cold mozzarella cheese directly on it.
- Apples and Gouda or Cheddar. If you have a more tart apple, pair it with gouda cheese.
- Strawberries and Fontina.
- Mango and Goat Cheese.
Do strawberries go with cheese?
Mozzarella, goat cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, brie cheese, and any soft cheese goes well with strawberries.
How many cheeses should be on a cheese board?
Three cheeses is usually enough, and the most we’ve ever done is five cheeses (that’s a BIG cheese board). Charcuterie. Cured meats like prosciutto or salami—whatever kind you love.
What goes with a cheese platter?
Accompaniments
- Crackers and small-sliced breads.
- Fresh vegetables and fruit: cucumbers; grapes; sliced pears or apples, for example.
- Sweet: dried figs; and honey or jam.
- Tangy: olives and other marinated items like artichokes.
How do you arrange a cheese platter?
How to make a cheese plate step-by-step!
- Start with the big items: bowls and cheese.
- Add meats, bread, and crackers.
- Fill in big spaces with fruit and nuts.
- Add some olives and fill any small bowls.
- Tuck some greenery into any space that’s still empty.
What fruit goes with wine and cheese?
How to Pair Sweet Wine with Cheese
- Blueberry Moscato + Blueberry Stilton.
- Camelot Mead + Goat Cheese.
- Sweet Red + Double Cream Gouda.
- Creekbend Catawba + Fontina.
- Blackberry Wine + Blue Cheese.
- Peach Pie Wine + Apricot & Almond Cream Cheese.
What nuts go well with cheese?
Pecans and cashews
Both pecans and cashew nuts have a milder, creamy flavour. Their natural sweetness compliments the saltiness of cheese. Raw pecans add crunch to creamy brie-style cheeses such as our locally produced Baron Bigod from Fen Farm Dairy.
How do you make a cheese board look more attractive?
2-3 crackers/breads. selection of fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or other snacks from the pantry. possibly a fun dip or spread. possibly fresh berries, fruit, veggies, olives, or pickles.
Some of our favorites:
- fresh berries.
- grapes.
- sliced apples or pears.
- olives.
- cherry tomatoes.
- edamame or snow peas.
- baby carrots.
- cucumber slices.
How do you make a cheese and fruit platter?
Instructions
- Slice fruit and set aside.
- Place a couple small bowls onto a board or platter. Place honey or any dips in the bowl.
- Start by arranging any larger items onto the board first. I like to start with the cheese.
- Add spoons, tongs or toothpicks for serving. Serve immediately or cover until ready to serve.
Can you eat cheese and fruit together?
Dried figs, dates, cherries and apricots pair really well with cheese. Fruit spreads also pair really well with cheese, quince paste, fig jam, and peach or apricot preserves to pair with cheese. The sweetness of fruit and saltiness of cheese are the main reason they pair well together.
Do apples and cheese go together?
Anything goes with cheese and apples, as they offer the perfect marriage of sweet and savory. Our recommendations for apples to pair with cheese include: Red Delicious – Cheddar, Camembert, Provolone. Fuji – Gorgonzola, Blue Cheese, Fontina, Havarti.
Do oranges go with cheese?
Oranges and brie.
Citrus and cheese? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Brie is salty and creamy, and blood oranges need a little salt, and are not as tangy as regular oranges, and are almost savory. Plus, they’re beautiful together on a tray, making this pairing interesting, pretty, and satisfying.
Does blueberry go well with cheese?
You can even use them for a blueberry compote to top sweet treats like pound cake. Cheese and blueberries: This combo is almost cheating, as blueberries make a delicious partner for savory and sweet cheeses alike. They add a fresh, juicy pop to feta and other salty cheeses in salads and grain bowls.
How do you cut strawberries for a cheese board?
SLICE half of strawberries lengthwise. Do not remove stem. FILL IN large spaces between cheeses with whole strawberries, raspberries, and crackers. FILL IN smaller spaces with nuts, sliced strawberries, and blueberries.
What do you serve after cheese board?
Apple Chips – Just can’t have your cheese without apples?Go with apple CHIPS!
Check out these other tasty little party nibbles:
- Marinated Cheese.
- Antipasto Platter.
- Addictively Delicious Cajun Pretzels.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzels.
- Homemade Chex Mix.
- Taco Potato Sticks Snack Mix.
- Barbecue Mixed Nuts.
- Chai Mixed Nuts.
How much cheese do I need for 20 guests?
A good rule of thumb is 1 ounce of each cheese for every guest and about five types of cheese. For a party in which cheese is the main event, plan on buying 3 pounds for eight people, 6 pounds for 16 people, or 9 pounds for 24 people. If cheese is one of many items being served, plan on buying 3 to 4 ounces per person.
How much cheese do I need for 10 guests?
If you’re serving a cheese platter as the main hors d’oeuvre, you’re likely to need at least 2 ounces of each cheese per person. Example: 1 pound has 16 ounces, so for a party of 10 people where the cheese platter is the main hors d’oeuvre, you should consider buying 1.25 pounds (20 ounces) of each type of cheese.