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Chocolate and Cheese Pairing

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Chocolate and Cheese – two of our greatest foods can come together to create culinary magic.

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Adding Chocolate to your Cheese Board

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Pairing Tips1) Start with cheese – the sweetness of chocolate can

overwhelm the palate.2) Cheese:Chocolate ratio – a little chocolate goes a long

way, you should have 2x as much cheese as chocolate.3) Quality matters – In both cheese and chocolate, the

higher the quality, the better your experience.4) Be creative – consider contrasting textures, adding fruit,

nuts and wine to your pairings.5) Play with regional chocolates – Swiss, Italian, etc.

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• Parmesan and Dark Chocolate• Brie, Chevre or Ricotta with Mild, Milk Chocolate• Washed Rinds with Fruity Chocolate• Gouda or Cheddar with Caramel, Coffee or Toffee• Blue Cheese with Spicy or Vanilla Chocolate

Of course, this is all subjective, feel free to sample and find a blend that works for you!

Classic Pairings

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Fresh Basket Chevre

Pure Luck Dairy in Dripping Springs, TX

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Pepato

Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA

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Super Gouda

Holland Family Cheese in Thorp, WI

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Red Hawk

Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station, CA

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Chiriboga

Kaserie Obere Muhle, in Bad Oberdorf, Bavaria