Cheese & Chocolate Pairings

Ideas from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Mascarpone and Nutella with Chocolate Brownies

Serve sweet and creamy Mascarpone alongside your favorite chocolate wafer cookies or step the combo up by layering it with chocolate brownies and Nutella. A chocolate-covered coffee bean makes an amusing garnish.

Aged Gouda with Dark Chocolate English Toffee

Rich, buttery and slightly sweet, Aged Gouda contrasts perfectly with the slight bitterness of dark chocolate. When that chocolate enrobes crunchy toffee, the flavors and textures combine for a simple-to-serve, yet decidedly upscale combination.

Popcorn Tossed with Grated Asiago and Chocolate-Covered Peanuts

The sharp, buttery, nuttiness of Asiago converts simple popcorn into something special. Add some chocolate covered peanuts and you’ve got yourself an addictive snack.

Alpine-Style Cheese with Milk Chocolate and Rosemary Cashews

Alpine-style cheeses, such as Gruyere, are known for their nutty flavor punctuated by a notably grassy finish. Rosemary cashews emphasize these flavors while sweet milk chocolate brings everything into balance