Few combinations are as simple yet irresistible as cheese and jam. The contrast between the salty flavour and creamy or intense character of the cheese and the sweetness and freshness of fruit creates a perfect balance, capable of turning a simple cheese board into a true gourmet experience.
For fresh and mild cheeses, such as fresh cheese, ricotta or young goat's cheese, delicate and fruity jams make excellent companions. Jams such as Quinta de Jugais Raspberry or Prisca Pumpkin add sweetness and a touch of acidity without overpowering the more subtle character of the cheese.
Mature and more intensely flavoured cheeses call for accompaniments with greater personality. Jams such as Lote 26 Tomato and Chilli or Mushroom, Red Onion and Wine create an interesting sweet and savoury contrast, helping to balance the intensity and salty character of these cheeses.
Blue cheeses, on the other hand, find an excellent counterpoint in sweeter, richer flavours. Prisca Fig Jam or Brejinho da Costa Rocha Pear Jam with Red Wine (-34%), for example, help soften the intensity of the cheese and create a particularly indulgent pairing.
And because a good cheese board is made for sharing, try combining different textures, intensities and flavours. Add nuts, bread or crackers and choose two or three different jams to discover a new pairing with every cheese.
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