What fruit goes on a cheese platter?
BERRIES — Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries all go beautifully with the cheese. GRAPES — Grapes give a nice natural sweetness and crunch to pair with the creaminess of the cheese. Use both green and red seedless grapes.
How do you decorate a fruit and cheese platter?
Fill in empty spaces with smaller fruits like grape clusters, berries, dried fruit, nuts, and squares of dark chocolate. Sprigs of fresh rosemary are another good choice for something decorative to make the board look full if there is any empty space.
What fruits and cheeses go together?
Here are some fruit and cheese pairings that you may never have thought of but I promise you’ll love them.
- Watermelon and Feta. PIN IT.
- Peach and Burrata. PIN IT.
- Pear and Brie. PIN IT.
- Raspberry and Cream Cheese. PIN IT.
- Apple and Cheddar. PIN IT.
- Fig and Blue. PIN IT.
- Mango and Goat Cheese. PIN IT.
- Strawberry and Ricotta. PIN IT.
What is the best cheese to serve with fruit?
If you’re new to the beauty of the fruit-cheese combo, this is a good place to start.
- Red Wax Gouda with Apples, Grapes, Olives, and Pears:
- Parmigiano-Reggiano with Pineapple:
- Manchego with Apples, Almonds, and Pears:
- Pecorino Romano with Pears and Walnuts:
- Blue Cheese with Pears:
- Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese.
Why do cheese and fruit go together?
Why Do Fruit and Cheese Pair Well Together? The sweetness of fruit and saltiness of cheese are the main reason they pair well together. This sweet/salty contrast is also why cheese pairs well with dessert wines, honey and fruit spreads.
What goes well with cheese platter?
Serve before-dinner cheeses with relatively savory accompaniments such as olives, prosciutto, nuts and/or chutney and after-dinner cheeses with sweet accompaniments such as jams, honey, dried fruit and toasted nuts.
How do you pair cheese and fruit?
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.
What is cheese platter called?
charcuterie plate
A charcuterie plate is perfect for entertaining, cocktail hour bites, and even for convenient and satisfying snacking. Because charcuterie is ready-to-eat, making an impressive plate is easy.
Do strawberries go with cheese?
pick your berries! i went for a combination of Driscoll’s berries. strawberries for sweetness, raspberries since they’re so juicy & cute, & blueberries for some pretty color. any other berries or fruits you love would work well too – choose your faves.
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: Granny Smith – Gorgonzola, Blue Cheese. Honeycrisp – Blue Cheese, Brie, Provolone, Gruyere.