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 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…
What Cheese Pairs With Pears?
Are you looking for a light, sweet accompaniment to your cheeseboard? Pears are a great option. Their sweet, fruity flavour and acidity can help to bring out the best of the flavours in several different cheese varieties and help bring a cheese board together. In this article, we look at what cheese pairs with pears. What Cheese Pairs with Pears? The number one cheese choice for pears is Camembert. This is a well-known French cheese, semi-soft and savoury in flavour. The earthy, mushroom and pungent flavour helps to balance out the sweetness and the acidity. Top 6 Cheeses to pair with Pears are: Camembert Fresh Goats Chevre Double cream cheese Gorgonzola Aged Cheddar Gouda Why is Camembert Such a Good Pairing? Camembert is the ultimate pairing with pears as they have contrasting flavours. Camembert has a savoury complexion, compared to the sweeter style of the pear. This Normandy cheese is…
Why do Feet Smell like Cheese?
The cheese industry often refers to stinky cheeses as washed-rind. They are a great alternative to those that love a strong cheese but are bored of the overly ripe Camembert or sick of the salty flavours of blue cheese. But have you ever wondered why feet smell like cheese? Why do Feet Smell like Cheese? The cheese is washed continuously in brine. A bacteria known as Brevibacterium linens (B-linens) thrives in this environment and forms on the cheese. Similarly, as your feet sweat during the day, b-linens bacteria develop on your feet. This is why washed rind cheese can smell like feet. How to make Washed-rind Cheese The washed rind cheeses are made the same way as white mould, as they contain the same bacteria and starter culture. Remove this bacteria by adding salt to the cheese. Washing the cheese more frequently in brine ensures that the B-linens thrive and…
The Best Cheese that Pairs with Steak?
There are many different accompaniments to put with steak, and cheese is up there as one of the most popular. But which cheese pairs best with Steak? Which Cheese Pairs with Steak? Blue cheese is the ultimate classic pairing for your steak. The salty earthy bite brings out the strong meaty flavour. Certain blue cheeses also have good melting properties so it is great for making a sauce to go with your steak. Top Five great Cheeses to Pair with Steak are: Blue cheese Camembert Fresh cheese such as Feta or Goats Gruyere Smoked Cheddar Which Blue Cheese pairs Best? Stilton blue cheese is the go-to option. Made specifically in the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire in the UK, it is known as one of the best cheeses made in England.Stilton is a semi-soft cow’s milk cheese with the rind and blue veins forming naturally. It is crumbly, spicy…
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…