how to serve cheese course

What do you serve with a cheese course?

A cheese course is sometimes served with a salad (simply dressed with a bit of olive or walnut oil, so as not to clash with the other flavors), but fresh fruit is a popular alternative.

Do you have to slice cheese before serving it?

Decide whether you’d like to slice the cheese tableside and serve to your guests or if you’d like to pre-select the cheeses and serve them. Always remember to slice the cheeses immediately before serving so that they do not dry out. Don’t try to slice them ahead of time.

What is a cheese course?

A cheese course is served as part of a meal, typically served on its own, after the main course and before dinner. Sometimes, a cheese course can be served in lieu of dessert, but that is different than the one we are talking about today.

How to serve a cheese for dinner just like the French?

How to serve a cheese for dinner just like the French at your own home! Decide whether you’d like to slice the cheese tableside and serve to your guests or if you’d like to pre-select the cheeses and serve them. Always remember to slice the cheeses immediately before serving so that they do not dry out. Don’t try to slice them ahead of time.

How do you properly serve cheese?

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What is typical on a French cheese course?

Choices include fresh cheese, soft cheese with surface mold (Brie, Camembert), soft cheese with a washed rind (Maroilles, Epoisses, Reblochon), soft cheese with a natural rind (Saint-Marcellin, most goat cheese Crottins), blue cheese (Roquefort, Bleu d'Auvergne), unheated pressed cheese (Cantal, Morbier) and heated ...

How do restaurants serve cheese?

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How do you serve cheese at a dinner party?

Always remember to slice the cheeses immediately before serving so that they do not dry out. Don't try to slice them ahead of time. Choose at least one soft and one hard cheese. For the soft, I suggest a brie or camembert which are mild and creamy.

Do you serve cheese before or after dessert?

Cheese is always served before dessert and its place in a French meal evolved since the Middle Ages – from an unofficial meal-ender to a savory treat in between the main course and dessert. You can follow the appetizer-main course-cheese-dessert order, unless you're serving a buffet.

How do you serve cheese with wax covering?

There are three cutting methods we recommend:Cubes. Take your knife and carefully cut around the outer circumference of the wax, just along the top edge. Remove the upper “lid” of wax. ... Slices. Simply cut the cheese into 1cm slices and serve. ... Wedges. Cut the cheese into quarters, then cut each quarter in half, then serve.

How do you present hard cheese?

Cut hard cheeses into extra-small pieces, spread each cheese out over a few different spots on the cheese board, and add plenty of extra fruit, nuts, and crackers.

Do you remove wax from cheese?

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And Other Ideas for Elegant Entertaining

Creating the Ultimate Cheese Course , and other elegant party menu ideas combining gourmet cheeses and wines is a lot of fun with endless possibilities for creativity and variations on all sorts of themes.

Some General Guidelines

For the cheese course at dinner, following the entrée, allow 1.5 oz. for each of 3 cheeses, per person.

Extend the dinner hour, relax with friends, and explore a range of excellent cheeses, from creamy Brie to piquant Roquefort

Imagine you’ve invited a few friends in for dinner, and you’re all gathered around the table. You’ve just finished your main course, and everyone is relaxed, sipping on the last of the wine. “If only this wonderful time could last longer,” you think. At our house, we’ve found the perfect way to do this — by serving a cheese course after dinner.

Finding and buying good cheese

Finding good cheese today is much easier than it was even ten years ago, thanks to the fantastic growth of American artisanal cheeses and better importing of European cheeses. Here are some guidelines to help you shop for cheese.

Online sources for cheese

The Cheese Store 419 N. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 800-547-1515 www.cheesestorebh.com This popular gourmet store’s focus is on cheese, and it carries anywhere from 200 to 400 varieties at any given time.

Kitchen Window

A cheese course featuring an ash-coated goat cheese, half of a Pont-l'Evèque and a Perail. Jams or confits complement many cheeses. Recipe for shallot confit is below.

About the Author

Clotilde Dusoulier is the 26-year-old Parisienne behind the popular food blog Chocolate & Zucchini. She is working on her first cookbook.