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R<\/span>ound out your award-winning dessert cheese plate with these showstopping accoutrements. <\/p>\n

Fat Toad Farms <\/b>Goat\u2019s Milk Caramel Sauce<\/a> <\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

This sweet spread, produced in the style of Mexican cajeta, proves there\u2019s nothing wrong with a little dairy-on-dairy pairing. Pure cane sugar and fresh goat\u2019s milk are cooked for over five hours in copper kettles until the mixture is velvety and drizzle-ready. We love that Fat Toad concocts blends with cheese on the brain; an entire section of their website is devoted to pairing inspiration. Spring Brook Farm Tarentaise<\/a> drizzled with Salted Bourbon caramel? Vermont Shepherd<\/a> Verano laced with Cinnamon caramel? Jasper Hill Bayley Hazen Blue<\/a> dolloped with Original caramel? Yes, please. <\/p>\n

Eden Ice Cider<\/b><\/a> <\/span><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no denying it: hard cider is having a moment. That\u2019s great news for cheese lovers, as the boozy beverage plays especially well with curds<\/a>. From bitter hopped ciders to dry Spanish sidras, there\u2019s a huge range of flavors and styles, and, like wine, it can be either sparkling or still. But if you\u2019re looking for a version that will pair well with almost any cheese, Eden Ice Cider <\/b>is the way to go. Decadently thick and rich, the sweet elixir is crafted from partially frozen heirloom Vermont apples. Serve it alongside a cheese plate in lieu of dessert for a luxe nightcap. <\/p>\n

Harper Macaw <\/b><\/a>Chocolates <\/b> <\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Those of us woke to the wonders of pairing cheese with chocolate know there\u2019s no shortage of single-origin bars to experiment with. This selection from Harper Macaw\u2014a Washington D.C.-based purveyor focused on Brazilian cacao beans\u2014is keeping us plenty busy with their flavored bars ranging from Bordeaux Barrel Aged to Grapefruit Soda. Food educator and cheese expert Vanessa Chang<\/a> loves to pair the 57- and 77-percent cacao \u201cRainforest Estate Blend\u201d bars with low-acidity, creamy blues like Stilton or Fourme d\u2019Ambert. With the chocolate\u2019s slight sweetness and dried-fruit flavors, it\u2019s a bit like pairing with port\u2014but even more complex on the finish. \u201cThe last lingering flavor is this pleasant herbaceous mint,\u201d Chang says. \u201cIt\u2019s crazy and so good.\u201d  <\/p>\n

Maine Crisp Co. Cinnamon Maple Crisps<\/a><\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

While the world of gluten-free crackers has expanded over the past few years, there aren\u2019t many that can truly stand up to a creamy wedge of cheese\u2014but these can. Maine Crisp Co. Cinnamon Maple Crisps are plenty sturdy and pack a wallop of warm spice flavor from organic cinnamon and pure maple syrup. Slather them with fresh goat cheese for an easy post-holiday breakfast, or crumble them atop mascarpone ice cream for a creamy-crunchy dessert. <\/p>\n

American Spoon Sour Cherry Spoon Fruit<\/a> <\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Tart cherries are most famous as pie filling, but who says they can\u2019t star on a cheese plate? American Spoon Sour Cherry Spoon Fruit is a hearty preserve made from whole Montmorency cherries and a dose of concentrated juice. The sweet-tart flavor and chunky texture of the jam is the perfect foil for smooth, creamy yogurt and rich fresh cheeses. Our favorite pairing, though, is a riff on a Basque classic\u2014fresh sheep\u2019s milk cheese (try Hidden Springs Creamery Driftless<\/a>) swirled with the spoon fruit. <\/p>\n

Photographed by Mark Ferri<\/em><\/p>\n

Styled by Leslie Orlandini<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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