Pair chocolate with a cheese that has a similar flavor profile. If a chocolate is more nutty, pair it with an aged, firm, nutty cheese. If it is a little savory and funky, pair it with a washed rind that will enhance those flavors. If the chocolate is dark dark dark and slightly metallic, pair it with a creamy blue.
The other direction you can take is to find contrasts so that the cheese and chocolate do not overwhelm each other. One of those classic pairings is a triple cream with a dark chocolate. The cream in the triple cream cheese serves as a sweet, buttery accent to the astringent, slightly bitter quality of dark chocolate.
Another element to consider when pairing cheese and chocolate is the acidity of each. If a chocolate is slightly more acidic, perhaps tart and cherry-like in the flavor, it will require a cheese that complements and contrasts this flavor, such as a sweet, creamy blue.
The smooth and creamy Cello Fontal Cheese is mild and slightly sweet, a perfect canvas for your taste buds. Equally creamy and mild, the milk chocolate really brings out the cinnamon and pumpkin pie flavors for an indulgent pairing experience.
When it comes to Parmesan and dark chocolate, both share a nuttiness that proves even more delightful when heat is applied. The toasted, nutty flavor of dark chocolate meets the bold, nutty elements of Parmesan, sure to satisfy late night and midday cravings alike.
Just how gouda can it be? While smoked and aged gouda cheeses offer bold flavors, young gouda has a soft and mild taste. Gouda’s non-confrontational nature turns out to be a great complement to white chocolate’s sweet and buttery profile.
Soft cheeses like mascarpone, goat, and brie can often be found in mouthwatering chocolate-based dessert recipes. For a healthier, guilt-free option, blend Cello Mascarpone with unsweetened cacao powder. The sweetness of the mascarpone adds richness to the smoothie’s cacao, vanilla and coffee additions, making it the perfect morning treat.
Fruity, earthy, and nutty, brie cheese embraces Nutella’s cocoa and hazelnut flavors for an epic savory/sweet combo. Whether as part of a dessert pizza, grilled cheese with fruit, or baked together in a puff pastry, your sweet tooth will be satisfied by this pair.