How to make a Killer Summer Cheeseboard (with pickled strawberries + Herb Roasted Cherry Tomatoes!).
Here's the thing, cheese is in season ALL YEAR and THANK GOD for that, but I love creating seasonal cheeseboards. With summer cheeseboards, there has to be lots and lots of fruit. It's just kind of the perfect time, cheese + fruit are a magical pairing.
Foto: Half Baked HarvestIngredients
- 12 ounces fresh strawberries (halved)
- small handful of fresh thyme + basil
- 1 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or coconut sugar (add 2 tablespoons more for a sweeter taste)
- 1 vanilla beans (seeds removed)
- 2 pints heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (I used basil (oregano and dill))
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated, divided)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 ounce round of brie ([grilled | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/grilled-brie-blackberry-basil-smash-salsa-grilled-bread/]*, 8)
- 1 ounce wedge gorgonzola or blue cheese (8)
- 8 ounces manchego cheese
- 1 ounce log herb rolled goat cheese (8)
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
- olive oil (for drizzling on the burrata)
- fresh rosemary (for the burrata)
- 6 -8 ounces fresh salami and or prosciutto (cold)
- honey (for drizzling)
- green olives (for serving)
- grilled peaches (nectarines and or apricots, for serving)
- fresh figs (halved, for serving)
- fresh grapes and or cherries (for serving)
- spicy fruit/pepper jellies (for serving)
- toasted walnuts (for serving)
- toasted bread and or crackers (for serving)
Steps
Add the strawberries, basil and thyme to a glass jar. In a bowl whisk together white balsamic, honey and vanilla bean seeds. Pour over the strawberries. Seal the jar and place in the fridge until cold. Should last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs, 2 cloves minced garlic and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper to a baking dish. Toss well, making sure the tomatoes are coated in olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes collapse. Remove and toss with the remaining herbs,
Allow to cool slightly and then transfer to a serving bowl. Can be made 1 day in advance.
Grab a really big cheeseplate/board. Assemble the cheeses on the board. Arrange all your desired serving items (fruits, spread, nuts, olives, bread + crackers) around the cheese.
Drizzle the blue cheese with honey.
Drizzle the burrata cheese with olive oil and garnish with a spring of rosemary.
Top the grilled brie with pickled strawberries.
Makes sure to serve with toasted bread and or crackers
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