Cheese Plate Assortment

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Tip: A well-assembled cheese plate can be the perfect appetizer before a casual dinner with friends, or the perfect complement to the dessert course at a formal dinner. A combination of hard cheeses and soft cheeses will make a great cheese plate. To distinguish hard cheeses from soft cheeses, press lightly with your thumb - hard cheeses hold no mark.

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Ingredients

  • Hard Cheeses:
  • 8 ounces Aged Gouda
  • 8 ounces Spanish Manchego
  • 8 ounces English Blue Stilton
  • Soft Cheeses:
  • 10 to 12 ounces Delice de Bourgogne Triple Creme Brie
  • 8 ounces Formaggio Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Balls
  • Accompaniments:
  • Crackers or fresh bread
  • Fresh or dried fruits and nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Bring all hard cheeses to room temperature by removing from refrigeration 1 to 2 hours before serving. Arrange the cheese wedges on a cheese plate. A piece of slate or marble, a serving tray or a cutting board will also work.

Approximately 30 minutes before serving, remove the soft cheeses from refrigeration. Arrange on the cheese plate.

Serve with crackers or bread. Garnish with fresh or dried fruits and nuts.

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