If you are planning on serving a cheese board at your next party or tea, it’s important to understand which pairings are best. Here are some great ideas for pairing cheese and jam.

  • Pear jam is delicious with mature and marble cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Gorgonzola.
  • Fig jam is an excellent choice for soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie.
  • Peach jam should be paired with cheeses that have an intense flavour. Examples include Pecorino or Gorgonzola.
  • Fruit of the forest jam is really interesting when it comes to cheese pairing. It’s extra versatile and you can enjoy it with contrasting flavours. Some excellent pairings include ricotta as well as Piave Vecchio.
  • Orange jam has a sour flavour which makes it a great partner for fresh cheeses like Camembert or ricotta and even Mascarpone.
  • Lemon jam is the perfect match for soft cheeses including burrata and ricotta.

What else to serve

Remember to serve your cheese and jam along with an assortment of breads and crackers. You should also choose your beverages carefully. If you are planning on serving a particular selection of cheeses and jams, choose your wines accordingly. For the most part, white wine is the most versatile. It’s also ideal to serve white wine during this time since the weather is warmer and red wines are usually best enjoyed in the cooler months.

When preparing your cheese board, make sure that you include little labels for each type of cheese and jam so that you don’t have to stand by the table to help your guests. You can also include a helpful list of pairing suggestions. If you like, you can move around the room and get some feedback from your guests too. It can be handy for everyone to keep note of what they liked and didn’t like.