Good cheese deserves a sturdy base – this is where the bread comes in! We recommend having a bread basket with many options to complement all your cheeses.
Hint: it’s not for the faint of heart! You could also try a bright orange Mimolette or a beautiful cheese with an herb encrusted rind. We went for Epoisses, a stinky cow’s milk cheese from Burgundy. For something soft, but slightly funkier in flavor, try Zimbro.Ī showstopper cheese is one that will kick your board up a notch – a unique cheese you don’t see everyday, to be indulged in for the special holiday occasion. If you have some connoisseurs in your group, have some fun and try something a bit bolder in flavor. Stephen, a buttery cow’s milk cheese with a delicate, bloomy rind. These cheeses are made by having extra cream added to them. Triple cream cheeses are the perfect holiday indulgence, given that they get their rich, creamy flavor from a high fat content close to that of extra-heavy liquid cream. It’s smooth and creamy with a nutty taste and notes of toasted wheat. We chose a semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese from the Pyrenées region called Ossau Iraty Vieille. Otherwise known as firm cheeses, hard cheeses bring a more solid texture to your board. Cheddar is one classic option, although any nutty, alpine-style cheese – think comté – would work well. Other favorites: Vermont Creamery Bijou and Humboldt Fog. Our pick is French Selles-sur-Cher, which is melt-in-your mouth rich and striking with its gray-blue mold exterior. Goat cheese, whether it’s a pyramid, log or round shape, will add variety to your board. Part of the fun of a good cheese board is having lots of color and textures on display. We went with a Bleu d’Auvergne, a cow’s milk AOC protected cheese, which has all the characteristics of a classic blue cheese, yet is nice and mellow in flavor. We suggest selecting a mild blue that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. With their contrasting blue swirls, blue cheeses bring color and a bold taste to your board.
For a full-on and well-balanced cheese fest, choose a blue, goat, hard and a creamy cheese. And just for fun, throw in something unique – a showstopper, if you will. Try to choose an assortment of milk varieties, including a cow’s milk, goat’s milk and sheep’s milk cheese. There are a couple approaches you can take to pick a the perfect spread. Between planning food and cocktails and setting the mood with music and décor, a little thoughtfulness goes a long way in making sure your party’s a success. The same is true of crafting a crowd-pleasing cheese board – which, in our opinion, is the hallmark of any good party.įrom great bread and cheese to honey and jam, building a beautiful cheese board is all about thoughtful pairings. Organizing the perfect holiday party is something of an art form.
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