Cheese and Crackers: Finding the Perfect Pairs

Cheese and fruit is a popular pairing, whether you’re enjoying it as a healthy snack or serving it up as an irresistible appetizer to guests. When pairing these contrasting flavour ingredients, don’t be afraid to get creative with your combinations to truly explore the wonderful flavours that will have everyone craving for more.

Delicious Duets

The possibilities in fruit and cheese combinations are only limited by your tastes and imagination. Try some of these popular pairs to inspire your senses.

Sharp Cheddars and Chèvre are splendid for serving with fruit and Grissol fine breads. Both are particularly delightful when enjoyed with pears.
Say, “Oui” to the wonderfully sweet flavour of Cantaloupe and popular Brie cheese
How about some Feta with your watermelon for a unique summertime flavour sensation?
Look to Emmentahl or Gruyère as the ideal complements for any kind of apples
Don’t indulge in the smoothness of Mascarpone with desserts only. Its creamy texture and mild profile make it the perfect complement for fresh raspberries!
Turn to Blue cheese for an all-around favourite to go with the full range of fruit on your platter
The subtle flavour of Cottage cheese is a natural for fresh, ripe tomatoes from the garden

The sharp taste of Asiago works delightfully when paired with strawberries or grapes

For a wider variety of flavour, explore adding a selection of deli meats to your platter – try Swiss or Mozzarella with cooked ham and delicious grainsfirst crackers, or salami and old Cheddar on plain Breton crackers, for a combination full of robust flavour!
Always be sure to serve delicious Vinta crackers or Grissol fine breads as the perfect complements to any cheese and fruit platter

Tip: Cheese appetizers should always be served at room temperature to allow the flavour of the cheese to be enhanced

For your next Good Times occasion, you might like to try: