10 Cheese Combo Recipes You Must Try

How often did you sit down on a Saturday night with a  glass of beautiful and maybe not that expensive wine just to ruin it all by grabbing a pack of crips? It happens more than often that while enjoying a good drink we crave for some snacks but have nothing handy? Or do not know what to choose? 

We are super happy to resolve this for you right now! In this blog post we will reveal our favourite 10 Cheese Combo Recipes You Must Try. Best thing - they are super easy to make with ingredients you are most likely going to have at home. 

If you are a dedicated cheese lover like we are, you will love them all. Below are 10 Cheese Combo Recipes You Must Try. 

1. Mozzarella + Tomato + Fresh Basil Leaves

One of the most simple combos you can ever have. Super delicious because this is a pure Italian creation and a real classic. Let's admit - the Italians sure know how to make a simple yet delicious dish! You can never go wrong with ripe tomatoes, slice of mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves. And for fresh tomatoes, add a glass of crisp, summery wine such as rosé. Now you really have a winning combo!

2. Dried Apricots + Slice of Brie + Cracker + Topped up with Prosciutto Ham + Almonds

You all know that brie cheese rich, creamy and earthy. Therefore, it works best with chutney, dried fruit or fig jam. But for even more powerful result, top it up with Prosciutto ham, serve it on a simple plain cracker, sprinkle it with some chopped almonds and now you have a winner! And when you are enjoy this cheese snack, pour yourself a golden glass of dry, oaked Chardonnay and you will enjoy every bite!

  

3. Brie + Fig Jam + Wedges of Fresh Apple

Simple but powerful... This appetiser is a great low-stress crowd-pleaser for any big or small gathering! You just need 3 ingredients and a few minutes to prepare. Cut thin slices of brie, serve it on the sliced apple wedges and top it up with fig jam. To counteract the sweetness of the jam, we also recommend adding some fresh rosemary, which is also a great flavour combination with the fig. Don't forget, there are no hard rules in creating snacks, so if you do not have fig jam, cranberry sauce works wonders too. As for the choice of wine, it's best to pair this creamy light brie cheese with a lighter red style like Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, or Sangiovese. 

4. Camembert + Almonds + Slices of Fresh Pear

Camembert is intense, creamy and decadent hence most people would combine this cheese with plain crackers or a crusty French baguette. We would love to challenge your perception to this cheese and try it out served on sliced wedges of fresh pear and sprinkled with chopped almonds. You won't regret it ;) The best drink we've discovered with this combo is... A cherry or apricot lager! Yes, another absolute surprise...

 

5. Fresh Apples + Prosciutto Ham + Brie Cheese + Balsamic Glaze

Crisp, sweet apples wedges layered with brie cheese are match made in heaven! All this wrapped in salty prosciutto ham, make for the perfect party bite and festive presentation. A fruity dry rosé, creamy, subtly oaked chardonnay, a blanc de blancs champagne or chardonnay-based sparkling wine would be perfect with this cheese snack recipe. 

6. Grapes + Cheddar + Rice Crackers + Thyme

Cheddar cheese is rich, sharp and peppery therefore it works perfectly with hearty sausage or fruit. We think this is the most traditional combo for all our Irish friends and yet - have you ever thought or serving it on a Saturday night when you are enjoy a glass of red wine? Takes 5 minutes and don't forget the thyme - trust us, it makes all the difference. Hard cheese like cheddar is the easiest type of cheese to pair with wine - a medium bodied red like a cabernet sauvignon or a rioja is probably going to be the most enjoyable pairing for most people but try the combination of cheddar and chardonnay. 

7.  Ricotta Cheese + Honey + Plain Cracker

Ricotta cheese is sweet and creamy, hence it pairs up perfectly with fresh seasonal fruit, a simple biscuit (or a cracker) and local honey. To be truthful, there is nothing more to add. Spread some ricotta on a cracker, sprinkle fresh honey and voilà. We love this pairing with a fruity red wine like a pinot noir or a Beaujolais. If you are not a fan of red wines, rosé works well with this style of cheese combo too.   

  

8. Goats Cheese + Fresh Plum + Plain Cracker

Flavours of goats cheese are tart, with a soft, almost spreadable texture. Unapologetic, goats' cheese is intense in its youth, providing earthy and tangy nuances that sharply sweep the palate. These flavours mixed with fresh slices of plum and served on a plain cracker, makes this pairing to stand out. Enjoying this appetiser with Sauvignon Blanc is undeniably best choice. Yet crisp dry rosé or fresh, fruity red such as Beaujolais, will win your heart. 

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9. Blackberry Jam + Cheddar + Pancetta + Cracker

Our traditional cheddar cheese which is rich, sharp and peppery, combines so well with fresh jam. In this recipe we suggest to serve it with blackberry jam - don't question, just try it. You won't regret it. Little Pro tip - when serving this jam and cheese pairing, it is best to chill your jam as this will keep the jam firm for a longer period of time while it sets out as well as keeping it fresh in appearance and flavour. Best drink choice with this recipe is a Hoppy India Pale Ale, Syrah or vanilla-forward Viognier.    

  

10. Chive Cheddar Grape Skewers 

A mellow, creamy cheddar with a plentiful supply of chives is a must to try. Add a grape or two in the skewer and you will be introduced to some exquisite tastes. In one bite, you can taste the diversity of flavours – from nutty to sharp to sweet. If you ask us, this combo is an international gold medal winner! Full stop ;) This appetiser with sharp and tangy flavours works best when paired with the Merlot, which is a dry red wine that is medium to full-bodied. The herb cheese flavours are more heavily emphasised because of the Merlot’s dry fruitiness.

With these 10 Cheese Combo Recipes, you should be able to make cheese pairing less complicated and more enjoyable. As well as Saturday nights filled with new cheese appetisers. You can enjoy numerous combinations and experiment with this guide as a starting reference point.

Lots of love,