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Cheese and Crackers: Finding the Perfect Pairs
Cheese and fruit is a popular pairing, whether you’re enjoying it as a healthy snack or serving it up as an irresistible appetizer to guests. When pairing these contrasting flavor ingredients, don’t be afraid to get creative with your combinations to truly explore the wonderful flavors that will have everyone craving for more.
Delicious Duets
The possibilities in fruit and cheese combinations are only limited by your tastes and imagination. Try some of these popular pairs to inspire your senses.
- Sharp Cheddars and Chèvre are splendid for serving with fruit and Vinta crackers. Both are particularly delightful when enjoyed with pears.
- Say, “Oui” to the wonderfully sweet flavor of Cantaloupe and popular Brie cheese
- How about some Feta with your watermelon for a unique summertime flavor sensation?
- Look to Emmentahl or Gruyère as the ideal complements for any kind of apples
- Don’t indulge in the smoothness of Mascarpone with desserts only. Its creamy texture and mild profile make it the perfect complement for fresh raspberries!
- Turn to Blue cheese for an all-around favourite to go with the full range of fruit on your platter
- The subtle flavor of Cottage cheese is a natural for fresh, ripe tomatoes from the garden
- The sharp taste of Asiago works delightfully when paired with strawberries or grapes
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- For a wider variety of flavor, explore adding a selection of deli meats to your platter – try Swiss or Mozzarella with cooked ham and delicious grainsfirst crackers, or salami and old Cheddar on Breton Original crackers, for a combination of robust flavor.
- Always be sure to serve delicious Vinta or Cabaret crackers as the perfect complements to any cheese and fruit platter
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Tip: Cheese appetizers should always be served at room temperature to allow the flavor of the cheese to be enhanced.
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