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Not an Average Cheese Plate
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Minutes
Servings: 4
Wine and cheese - it's like peanut butter and jelly - they are just made to be enjoyed together. But that can get BORING! A new, exciting take on a cheese plate...
Ingredients:
1/3 cup hazelnuts, skins removed, toasted
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 lb soft fresh goat cheese
1 cup frozen cherries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 lb gorgonzola dolce blue cheese
1 cup golden delicious apple, chunks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb gouda cheese
1/2 lb fresh wild mushroom, of choice (i used royal trumpet, shiitake and porcini)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Hazelnut Brittle: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat without stirring. As soon as an amber color develops, take off the heat! Caramel can go from perfect to burnt in a matter of seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in hazelnuts. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silpat. Let sit until the caramel has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into small pieces with your hands.
2. Dark Cherry Jam: Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix. Let macerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Pour mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. Let simmer until mixture thickens to a jam consistency, about 40 minutes.
3. Roasted Apples: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until apples are well covered in butter and seasoning. Pour mixture onto baking sheet and bake until apples are soft and begin to caramelize, 30-40 minutes.
4. Wild Mushrooms: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and Herbes de Provence. Cook until soften and brown. Add salt and pepper to finish. Don’t salt mushrooms until the end or they won’t brown for you!
By RecipeOfHealth.com