We often enjoy a cheese plate for dessert, and sometimes add a piece of dark chocolate to it.

Castello Cheese has taken the idea further, creating an entire dessert platter.

They’ve chosen three of their cheeses—Castello Creamy Havarti, Blue Crumbles, and Double Crème White.

We’re modifying that a bit with our own choices: brie or camembert (the difference), goat cheese log, gorgonzola dolce (a creamier version of the blue cheese).

And while you might not think it works, try some cheddar with your chocolate as well.
 
CHEESE PLATE FOR TWO

You may not need everything on this list, but it sure is fun to have the choice!

[1] Who needs chocolate cake? Have chocolate and cheese tray for dessert (both photos courtesy Castello Cheese).

[1] Strawberries with chocolate truffles, pizzelles and shortbread cookies. And a fruity red wine!

Here’s some advice from our friends at Lake Champlain Chocolates and Vermont Creamery:

Rich, bold, robust, nutty, creamy: Chocolate and cheese share many of the same descriptions, and are an unexpectedly flavorful pairing.

 
One of our favorites: Mexican spiced chocolate with aged goat cheese.

What about white chocolate?

White chocolate is so milky, that it does best to pair it with something strong: blue, cheddar or gouda, for example.
 
 
CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRINGS

We’ve spent years putting together the perfect wine and chocolate pairings.

There’s more than you’ll have time to try in one evening.

Overwhelmed by the choices? Just pick up a fruity red wine: Beaujolais, Carmenere, Dolcetto, Garnacha/Grenache, Lambrusco, Malbec, Sangiovese, Syrah.

If you’re up for a taste test, pick up several!

The History Of Cheese

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