Description
This vibrant spring cheese board features creamy cheeses, candied Meyer lemons, and pickled ramps, perfect for celebrating the season’s fresh produce.
Ingredients
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- Castello Extra Creamy Danish Blue cheese
- Castello Double Creme White cheese
- Grilled bread
- Capicola ham
- Candied Meyer lemons
- Sliced radishes
- Spring peas
- Small peppers
- Pickled ramps or green onions
- 1 cup water (for candied Meyer lemons)
- 1 cup sugar (for candied Meyer lemons)
- 3 Meyer lemons, sliced with rind on (for candied Meyer lemons)
- 1 cup white vinegar (for pickled ramps)
- 1 cup water (for pickled ramps)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for pickled ramps)
- 1 tablespoon salt (for pickled ramps)
- 1 bunch ramps or green onions, cleaned and trimmed (for pickled ramps)
Instructions
- To make the candied Meyer lemons, slice the lemons with the rind on and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon slices to the saucepan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the lemons are translucent.
- Remove the lemons from the syrup and let them cool on a wire rack.
- For the pickled ramps, combine 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Place the cleaned and trimmed ramps in a heatproof jar or container.
- Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the ramps, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- To assemble the cheese board, arrange the cheeses, grilled bread, capicola ham, candied Meyer lemons, sliced radishes, spring peas, small peppers, and pickled ramps on a large platter or board.
- Serve with a selection of wines, such as Zinfandel and Chardonnay, for a complete pairing experience.
Notes
Candied Meyer lemons add a sweet contrast to the savory elements on the board. Pickled ramps can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Use any variety of Castello cheese to suit your taste. Pair with a Zinfandel or Chardonnay for a perfect wine accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg