EASTER SPECIAL: CHEESE BOARD INSPIRATION

Nothing elevates a gathering more than an elegantly presented cheese board. Tailor-made for mingling and conversation, a delicious assortment of cheeses, paired with just the right foods, provides a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

EASTER CHEESE BOARD

A cheese board is a guaranteed crowd pleaser - it sparks conversation and allows your guests to explore new taste and combinations.

Think of color, shape and texture when selecting cheeses for a cheese board. It’s a good idea to serve at least 3-5 different cheeses and to choose cheeses from all different types. For this board, use Castello Double Crème White, Double Crème Blue and Extra Mature Cheddar cheese. Always remember to have a mild cheese in your selection in case your guests are not as adventurous as you!

To accompany the cheese, add lemon curd and pickled ginger. Normally, lemon curd is served with pastries or toast, but don’t underestimate the effect of pairing it with cheese where it provides both freshness and sweetness. If you’re making the lemon curd yourself, you can also replace lemon juice with mashed raspberries or other citrus fruits. Pickled ginger also brings sweetness and freshness.

GET CRAFTY!

Creating a cheese board can be as simple or as advanced as you like, so we encourage you to have fun and add your own creative pairings. To kick off the creativity, here are a variety of delicious accompaniments that will allow your guests to appreciate the taste of each cheese:

Bread: Flatbread, grilled crostini, crackers, baguette

Sweet: Figs, apricots, honey, berry preserves

Savory/Salty: Roasted almonds, cashews, Kalamata olives, spicy mustard

Charcuterie: White wine salami, prosciutto, pork pâté, Andouille sausage