Cheese Pairings For Mulled Wine
Mulled wine (or better known as Glűhwein in Austria and Germany) is a great winter warming drink, full of rich sweet fruits and intense spices. Mulled wine has some great and interesting flavours, making it perfect to pair with a variety of different cheeses. In this article, we look at the best cheese pairings with mulled wine. Cheese Pairings with Mulled Wine: Mulled wine is a heavy drink and therefore requires a heavy cheese to compliment it. Light cheese may become lost in the mulled wines flavours. Bold cheeses such as strong blue cheese, semi-soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert pair very well. Hot cheese dishes such as fondue also make a great pairing. Blue Cheeses: Strong blue cheese is the perfect pairing with mulled wine. This is because it has contrasting flavours. Examples of blue cheese to use include: Stilton, Gorgonzola and Roquefort. These strong, salty and creamy…
What Cheese Pairs With Avocado?
At a first glance, avocado and cheese may seem like an unlikely pairing, however, when you start to think of grilled sandwiches, or the ultimate brunch feast, cheese sounds like an ideal addition, add some great flavours and bring together a variety of different textures. In this article, we look at what cheese pairs best with avocado. What Cheese Pairs with Avocado? Cheese and avocado are a great pairing. Depending on the type of dish you are creating, a hot avocado dish will likely require a cheese that is good for melting. Alternatively, using avocado in a cold dish such as a salad will require a light, fresh and zesty cheese. The best cheese to put with your avocado will be mild in flavour, but also a little sweet or salty to cut through the creamy richness of the avocado. Top 4 Cheeses to Pair with Avocado are: Aged cheddar…
What Cheese Does Starbucks Use?
Like many fast-food chains, Starbucks offers a great variety of snacks, sandwiches and even coffees. Perfect for when you’re in a hurry and there is little time to stop. Starbucks offers a great variety, and their grilled cheese sandwiches as well as their protein boxes are very popular on the go. In this article, we look at what cheese Starbucks uses to make these snacks extra tasty and popular. What Cheese does Starbucks use? For their grilled cheese sandwich, Starbucks uses a variety of different cheeses. The main ones include cheddar, mozzarella, and finished off with a parmesan butter spread. Included in their protein boxes is a very mild Brie. Starbucks cheese is mass-produced by its suppliers, and therefore it can be difficult to get your hands on. However, there are some great similar substitutes out there. Starbucks Brie: Starbucks Brie is very mild, therefore appealing to all as it…
What is Soft Cheese? – Everything you Need to Know
As we know, there are lots of very different styles of cheese out on the market. In this article, we look at the category of soft cheese and what features typically make it. What is Soft Cheese? Semi-soft cheese is created when milk proteins are combined with moulds and has a fat content of around 30%. Soft cheese is ripened for no longer than one month and therefore has a higher moisture content, between 35-45%, preventing it from drying out. It also does not keep for a long time, due to bacteria growing and thriving in moist damp conditions. The interior of such cheese is neither pressed nor cooked.It is typically made with raw (also known as unpasteurised) milk. Categorising Cheese: Cheese can be categorised through moisture content or firmness. It can also be categorised by mould type. Examples of Soft Cheese with Bloomy Rind: Brie and Camembert: Although technically…
The Difference Between Double and Triple Cream Cheese
Ever heard the phrase ‘double cream’ or triple ‘cream’ cheese? Or, you’ve tried these cheeses and they seem remarkably similar to a traditional Brie. In this article, we look at the similarities between these three types of cheeses, as well as the difference between brie, double cream and triple cream cheese. The terms ‘double cream cheese’ and ‘Brie’ are often used interchangeably, however, it is important to understand the difference between the terms and how to use them correctly. What are the Key Differences? A traditional Brie must be made in one of the 4 Brie Regions in Il de France and made with double cream. It must have a minimum butterfat content of 60%.Triple cream cheese has an even higher butterfat content, it must be a minimum of 75%. For instance, the well-known triple cream cheese Brillat-Savarin is 82% butterfat. The Similarities: All three types of cheese are made…
Can I substitute Brie for Camembert?
Camembert and Brie cheese fall under the ‘white mould’ category of cheese. White mould cheeses are soft and are white or grey-ish on the rind. The rind is formed naturally, developing as it matures for approx 4-6 weeks. Does this mean I can substitute Brie for Camembert? Can I Substitute Brie for Camembert? Brie and Camembert can be substituted for one another. This is because the key difference between the two is that Brie and Camembert are from different regions of France. They can be changed as required within recipes, baking on their own, or enjoying on a simple cheese board. Which Melts first Brie or Camembert? This will depend on the shape and size of the wheel of the cheese, as well as the age. For example, a very young wheel will take much longer to melt and may not even melt completely, whereas a much riper wheel could…