This winter, have friends over for drinks, with a mouthwatering appetizer board featuring hearty and mild Ambré affiné à la bière cheese. Here are a few tips to help you put together the perfect appetizer board for your guests.
Arrange the Ambré affiné à la bière cheese at the centre of the board. Remember to take the cheese out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving so that it is nice and creamy at room temperature.
Choose seasonal fruit (e.g. persimmons, pears, figs or grapes), plus some jams or chutneys (e.g. fig jam, pear chutney, candied quince), as well as liquid honey for those who like sweet and savoury combinations.
Serve with lightly toasted slices of multigrain bread, gingerbread and breadsticks, as well as a handful of assorted nuts (e.g. pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts) for crunchiness. Top it all off with a few Kalamata olives and some fancy cold cuts, such as Coppa, Bayonne ham, or dry-cured sausage.
Varying heights and textures will make your appetizer board even more appealing. Use small baking dishes for the jams and honey, and lay out the food harmoniously, alternating shapes and colors.
The perfect match for an amber cheese matured with beer is… amber beer! For wine lovers, we recommend Pinot Noir or Gamay, without too much tannin, for a fresher tasting experience.
Let your creativity run wild with other choice ingredients to suit everyone’s taste. Bon appétit. Enjoy!
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