Description
Create a vibrant spring cheese board featuring maple candied walnuts, a variety of cheeses, fresh fruits, and savory accompaniments, perfect for picnics or entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cheese: Harvati Herbs and Spice, Danish blue
- Fruit & Vegetables: Strawberries, Green Grapes, Blood Oranges, Kiwi
- Pickled Ramps
- Bread & Crackers: French Bread, Assorted Crackers
- Condiments: Sweet preserves, chutney
- Salami or prosciutto
- Olives
Instructions
- In a cast iron pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- Add 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the pan. Stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add 1 cup of walnuts to the bubbling mixture. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the walnuts are well coated.
- Spread the candied walnuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely.
- Arrange the cheese board by placing the cooled candied walnuts, a selection of cheeses, and an assortment of fruits such as strawberries, green grapes, blood oranges, and kiwi.
- Add pickled ramps, French bread, assorted crackers, sweet preserves, chutney, salami or prosciutto, and olives to the board for a diverse and visually appealing presentation.
- Allow the cheese to come to room temperature for 30-45 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow the cheese to come to room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before serving for optimal flavor. Choose a variety of cheese textures and strengths for a more interesting board. Use a mix of sweet and savory accompaniments to please the palate and create a visually appealing display. Store leftover candied walnuts in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg