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5 Tips for a sensational seasonal cheese platter

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A selection of cheeses is a great snack for a wine party, the perfect picnic food and can even substitute in for dessert. How versatile? Here are five tips to the perfect cheese platter:

The cheese platter has an all-star cast and can often vary, but here are some of the main characters:

Bread

Bread picks up the cameo role, playing the likable neutral compliment to the salty meat. Try and get a good loaf from an artisanal bakery or even a big Ciabatta from your local supermarket. The texture of the bread makes a big difference. I like a thick outer crust with a soft, light centre. Some prefer to ditch the bread altogether and opt for a packet of crackers, it’s up to you.

Cheese

The soft gooey centre of a Camembert is entirely different to the sharp, robust, tongue-tingling flavours of extra matured Cheddar. South Africa makes some phenomenal cheeses and ones that go particularly well on a platter are Gorgonzola-style, Gruyère, Brie and goat’s cheese.

 

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Pickled vegetables

An acid component really ‘lifts’ a meat platter (think of the tarty gherkin they put on burgers). Pickled onions, zucchini or marinated peppers are some good options. Otherwise grab a mouth-puckering bottle of relish from your favourite deli or padstal.

Fruit and nuts

If you want to kick it up a notch, a few nuts lend a nice bit of texture to the platter. Think roasted almonds or some chewy cashews. My favourite though are salty, green pistachios (in their shells).

In terms of fruit, sliced pears quickly caramelised in butter and brown sugar, pair beautifully with cheese. If you want to be a bit more exotic however, then try and get your hands on plump fresh figs. And if that’s too out of reach, a large bunch of chilled seedless grapes will certainly do the trick.

Dips and spreads

This – simply put, is the “cherry on top”. A smear of hot, nose-burning mustard or a small jar of olive tapenade is always welcome and just elevates the platter to another level. Even store-bought hummus or pesto is perfectly acceptable.

Last but not least…

Finish the platter off with a handful of freshly dressed greens like baby leaves or Rocket.

 

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