An enjoyable experience for cheese and wine lovers
A perfectly composed cheese platter with a homemade wine and pear jam is the ultimate treat for gourmets. The creamy texture of the cheese, the sweet fruitiness of the jam and the harmonious interplay with the matching wines make this recipe a culinary highlight. Find out which wines go perfectly with it!
Why does the wine go perfectly with this dish?
A well-balanced cheese platter offers a variety of flavours, from creamy and mild to spicy and intense. The homemade wine and pear marmalade adds a subtle fruity sweetness with a light wine note that beautifully accompanies the cheese flavours. The wines must balance both the acidity and the creamy texture of the cheese and at the same time harmonise with the fruitiness of the jam.
Wine recommendations
1. sauternes (noble sweet)
- Why? The sweet, complex flavour of Sauternes with honey and dried fruit notes goes perfectly with blue and mature hard cheeses as well as sweet pear jam.
- Recommended region: Bordeaux, France
2. gewürztraminer (semi-dry to sweet)
- Why? The exotic fruitiness and subtle spiciness of this wine enhance the flavour of mild goat’s cheese and Camembert.
- Recommended region: Alsace, France
3. pinot noir (light & fruity)
- Why? An elegant, fruity Pinot Noir brings a pleasant freshness that goes particularly well with cheesy, spicy flavours such as Brie or Comté.
- Recommended region: Burgundy, Germany, Oregon
The recipe
Cheese platter with homemade wine and pear jam
A fine cheese platter with homemade wine and pear jam is the perfect combination of creamy, spicy and fruity flavors. Ideal as a starter or as the highlight of a wine evening. There are also suitable wine recommendations for the perfect culinary experience.
Cooking utensils
- 1 Chopping board and knife
- 1 Small pot
- 1 Cooking spoon
- 1 Jar for storing the jam
- 1 Serving platter for the cheese platter
Ingredients
For the cheese platter:
- 4 Varieties Cheese (e.g. Brie, Roquefort, Comté, goat’s cheese)
- Fresh grapes
- Roasted nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds)
- Dried figs or apricots
- Fresh baguette or crackers
For the wine and pear jam:
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 100 ml White wine (e.g. Riesling or Sauternes)
- 50 g Sugar
- 1 TL Lemon juice
- 1 TL Cinnamon
Preparation
Wine and pear jam:
- Prepare the pears: Peel and core the ripe pears and cut into small cubes.
- Heat the wine and sugar: Heat the white wine together with the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
- Reduce the pears: Add the diced pears and reduce over a low heat for approx. 15-20 minutes until the jam reaches a slightly thick consistency.
- Pour into a glass: Pour into a glass and leave to cool.
Arrange the cheese platter:
- Arrange the cheeses on a serving platter.
- Add grapes, nuts and dried fruit.
- Place the wine and pear jam in a small bowl.
- Serve with fresh baguette or crackers.
Notes
Recommended side dishes
- Fresh baguette or ciabatta
- Honey or fig chutney
- Pickled olives
Nutritional values per portion
Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 30g
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