Cheese board with honey, walnuts and fig jam

Aperitif Vegetarian Quick Shareable Festive No-nonsense

A good cheese board is more than a collection of cheeses: it's a moment, an invitation to taste and enjoy together. Choose a lovely selection of three to four cheeses with different flavours and textures, lay them out generously on the cheese boards of your choice and add some sweet and crunchy accents. This recipe shows how to put a board on the table in fifteen minutes that will leave everyone speechless.

x_ckl_recipe_markerCheese board with honey, walnuts and fig jam Assemble the ultimate cheese board with a mix of hard and soft cheeses, sweet fig jam and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a convivial drinks gathering or a relaxed evening with friends. How to make the ultimate cheese board with honey, walnuts and fig jam? Aperitif European 4 people 15 min 30 min 45 min

Take the cheeses out of the fridge at least 30 minutes beforehand. This lets the flavours come into their own.
Slice the hard cheese (such as aged Gouda or Parmesan) into thin slices or break it into irregular pieces. Cut the semi-soft cheese (such as manchego or brie) into small wedges. Leave soft cheeses like camembert or a goat cheese log whole for a nice effect.
Arrange the cheeses spread out on the board. Start with the largest pieces and fill the gaps with the smaller cheeses. Make sure each cheese is clearly visible.
Place small bowls or spoons with fig jam and runny honey around the board. Drizzle a little honey directly over the soft goat cheese for an immediate flavour pairing.
Scatter the walnuts and fresh grapes into the open spaces. Add a handful of fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish and a subtle herbal aroma.
Place a selection of crackers or thin slices of baguette along the side of the board or serve them separately in a basket.
Serve the board straight away and let your guests mix and match. That's exactly the magic of a great cheese board.

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Recipe

Cheese board with honey, walnuts and fig jam

Assemble the ultimate cheese board with a mix of hard and soft cheeses, sweet fig jam and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a convivial drinks gathering or a relaxed evening with friends.

Course	Aperitif
Kitchen	European
Servings	4 people

Preparation time

Preparation time	15 min
Stiffen up min.	30 min
Total	45 min

Equipment

Cheese board or serving platter
Cheese knife (for hard, soft and semi-soft cheeses)
Small bowls or spoons
Cutting board
Sharp knife

Ingredients

150 g hard cheese (e.g., aged Gouda or Parmesan)
150 g semi-soft cheese (e.g., manchego or comté)
1 small soft cheese (e.g., camembert or a goat cheese log)
3 tbsp fig jam
2 tbsp runny honey
75 g walnuts, lightly toasted
1 bunch of blue or red grapes
A handful of crackers or thinly sliced baguette
Fresh rosemary or thyme, for garnish

How to make the ultimate cheese board with honey, walnuts and fig jam?

Take the cheeses out of the fridge at least 30 minutes beforehand. This lets the flavours come into their own.
Slice the hard cheese (such as aged Gouda or Parmesan) into thin slices or break it into irregular pieces. Cut the semi-soft cheese (such as manchego or brie) into small wedges. Leave soft cheeses like camembert or a goat cheese log whole for a nice effect.
Arrange the cheeses spread out on the board. Start with the largest pieces and fill the gaps with the smaller cheeses. Make sure each cheese is clearly visible.
Place small bowls or spoons with fig jam and runny honey around the board. Drizzle a little honey directly over the soft goat cheese for an immediate flavour pairing.
Scatter the walnuts and fresh grapes into the open spaces. Add a handful of fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish and a subtle herbal aroma.
Place a selection of crackers or thin slices of baguette along the side of the board or serve them separately in a basket.
Serve the board straight away and let your guests mix and match. That's exactly the magic of a great cheese board.

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The strength of a cheese board lies in the combinations. Play with sweet and savoury, soft and hard, mild and bold. Want to make the board a bit more adventurous? Add a spoonful of coarse mustard or swap the walnuts for caramelised pecans. Just experiment to find what you like, because that's what it's all about.

A beautiful board deserves the right tools. With the correct cheese knife for each type of cheese you can slice effortlessly and serve like a pro. That's how your drinks moment becomes something to remember.

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