{"id":20304,"date":"2015-06-02T07:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=20304"},"modified":"2022-04-28T09:45:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T13:45:28","slug":"pairing-nut-butter-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/pairing-nut-butter-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Pairing Nut Butter and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seasoned, salted, or simply toasted, nuts are a classic addition to any cheese plate\u2014but why stop there? A smear of rich, flavorful nut butter paired with cheese makes one deliciously decadent bite.<\/p>\n

But not all wedges or wheels play nice with the spreads. \u201cI would recommend avoiding blues or anything too funky,\u201d advises Julia Hallman, cheesemonger and buyer at Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, Mass. Instead, choose varieties that feature lactic tang (fresh ch\u00e8vre), pronounced sharpness (classic cheddar), or nuanced nuttiness (young manchego). These cheeses bring out the best qualities in nut butter: sweet, creamy, and even savory notes.<\/p>\n

Hallman considers texture, too. Work it to your advantage\u2014pair a chunkier almond butter with a crystallized aged gouda for complementary consistencies, she says.<\/p>\n

For added textural contrast, serve cheese and nut butter with apple or pear slices. The fruit also imparts a subtle acidity that keeps the combination from becoming too heavy\u2014think of a delicate melody weaving through a dense two-part harmony. An update on the traditional PB&J formula deserves a standing ovation: bright fruit, rich cheese, and earthy nuts in perfect symphonic balance.<\/p>\n

Peanut Butters<\/h3>\n

Fans of the most common nut butter around, rejoice: Your favorite nostalgic treat is all grown up. While some brands fall on the sweet side of the taste spectrum, many others eschew added sugar, focusing instead on pure peanut flavor. \u201cA slice of cheddar with a pronounced bite helps to break through the rich mouthfeel of peanut butter,\u201d explains Will Sissle, a cheesemonger at the new Whole Foods Market in Boston\u2019s South End. \u201cKind of [like] how some people add a slice of cheddar on top of apple pie.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sartori SarVecchio Parmesan<\/a>
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\nSmucker\u2019s Creamy Natural Peanut Butter<\/em><\/center>

\nFord Farm Seaside Cheddar<\/a>
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\nKoeze Cream-Nut Peanut Butter<\/em><\/center>
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Beehive Cheese Co. Promontory<\/a>
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\nPeanut Butter Boy Super Smooth<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Cashew Butters<\/h3>\n

Meaty, savory cashew butter is a break from the norm. A dry, velvety texture and bold umami notes make it a fantastic match with complex, earthy cheeses.<\/p>\n


\nEmmentaler AOP<\/a>
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\nJif Crunchy Cashew Butter<\/em><\/center>

\nAppenzeller K\u00e4serei Tufertsch<\/a>
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\nMaraNatha Roasted Cashew Butter<\/em><\/center>
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Comt\u00e9 AOC<\/a>
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\nWoodstock Farms Cashew Butter<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Almond Butters<\/h3>\n

Sweeter, milkier, and more delicate than other nuts, Marcona almonds have long been paired with nutty cheeses like manchego, drawing out toasty flavors of caramel, butterscotch, and even coconut. Certain almond butters can also impart a subtle floral perfume, which pairs nicely with lightly fruity or herbal cheese varieties.<\/p>\n

Roth GranQueso<\/a>
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\nOnce Again Creamy Almond Butter<\/em><\/center>
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Manchego PDO<\/a>
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\nBarney Butter Smooth<\/em><\/center>
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Ossau-Iraty AOC<\/a>
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\nMaisie Jane\u2019s Crunchy Almond Butter<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Walnut Butters<\/h3>\n

Perhaps the most decadent of all, walnut butter has a slightly tannic quality that helps to temper its intense, buttery softness. Paired with rustic or tangy goat\u2019s milk cheese, it\u2019s a combination much greater than the sum of its parts.<\/p>\n


\nCypress Grove Chevre Lamb Chopper<\/a>
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\nArtisana Organic Walnut Butter<\/em><\/center>
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Vermont Creamery Fresh Goat Cheese<\/a>
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\nFastachi Walnut Butter<\/em><\/center>
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Westfield Farm Capri<\/a>
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\nJack\u2019s Almond Walnut Butter<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Chocolate Nut Butters<\/h3>\n

For a pairing that\u2019s all about sweetness, look to nut butters laced with cocoa. Tried-and-true hazelnut-chocolate spreads such as Nutella and other chocolatenut combos stand up against even the boldest iterations of aged gouda and Edam. Together they conjure bourbon-spiked bread pudding, salted caramel, or sticky pecan pie.<\/p>\n


\nBeemster Extra Aged<\/a>
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\nNutella<\/em><\/center>
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Mimolette AOC<\/a>
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\nJustin\u2019s Chocolate Almond Butter<\/em><\/center>
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Roomano Pradera<\/a>
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\nRawmio Hazelnut Crunch<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Spiced Nut Butters<\/h3>\n

Ready to take your pairing prowess to the next level? A variety of nut butters featuring the piquant notes of ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cloves make a playful bite alongside especially fruity and creamy cheeses.<\/p>\n

Drunken Goat DOP<\/a>
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\nPeanut Butter & Co. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl<\/em><\/center>
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Caseificio Dell\u2019Alta Langa La Tur<\/a>
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\nBig Spoon Roasters Chai Spice Nut Butter<\/em><\/center>
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La Casera Robiola di Capra in Foglie di Fico<\/a>
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\nJem Raw Cinnamon Red Maca Almond Butter<\/em><\/center> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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