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Feel like your dinner parties are getting a little dull? Every now and then, skip dessert and offer dinner guests something extra special. A cheese course is so European, so elegant, so decadent, so irresistible. From the mild to the pungent, put together a diverse selection for a perfect way to end a delicious evening. And this impressive finale requires no cooking, baking, or whipping! Here's how to prepare and present the ultimate cheese course...
- Set out small appetizer plates, cocktail napkins, and spreading knives for each guest.
- Print out individual menus describing the cheese selections and place one on each plate.
- Choose cheeses with a variety of flavors, textures, and looks and serve them at room temperature. Go for a palate-pleasing array that includes, for example, a goat cheese, an aromatic blue cheese, a creamy Brie, a nutty Gruyere, and a salty Pecorino, along with some more exotic tastes for guests who are a bit more adventurous. Place them on a large ceramic platter and put out a small knife for each cheese.
- Garnish with accompaniments like fresh green figs, sliced pear, apricot, red grapes, raw walnuts, warm pistachios, and other goodies. Jams and chutneys are also a great companion to rich, ripe cheeses like Brie.
- Serve a plate of crackers, thinly sliced baguette, and nut breads.
- Top it all off by pouring a little red wine, champagne, or port to end the evening.
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