Last Updated on August 10, 2017 by Karen
Handy guide for building the perfect cheese plate – so that you can get creative and put together some amazing flavor combinations!
Serving platter:
Wooden cutting boards, marble slab, and slate boards work great. You can also use a large baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
Cheeses:
Choose 4 to 5 different types of cheese and plan on serving about 3 to 4 ounces per person. Be sure to remove the cheese from the refrigerator an hour before serving for the flavors and aroma to really come through.
Aged: Cheddar, Gouda, Comte
Soft: Brie, Camembert, Chevre
Firm: Parmigiano Reggiano, Manchego
Blue: Gorgonzola, Stilton
Crackers and Breads:
I like to include a variety of textures and flavors.
Water crackers
Multigrain crackers
Sliced baguette or artisan bread (such as walnut raisin)
Bagel or pita chips
Condiments:
I usually serve one sweet and one savory condiment.
Honey or honeycomb
Fruit preserves, chutneys, and jams
Whole grain mustards
Olive spread
Others:
Dried fruits (apricots, cherries, cranberries)
Dried nuts (walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and marcona almonds)
Fresh fruits (grapes, figs, and sliced pears)
Cornichons
