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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine European cuisine, French
Servings 2 People
Calories 500 kcal
1 Chopping board and knife
1 Small pot
1 Cooking spoon
1 Jar for storing the jam
1 Serving platter for the cheese platter
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
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.
Recommended side dishes
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Fresh baguette or ciabatta
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Honey or fig chutney
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Pickled olives
Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 30g
Keyword Cheese and wine pairing, Cheese platter, fine cheeses, Homemade jam, Moments of pleasure, Pear jam, Wine and cheese