DEGUSTATION À L'AVEUGLE DE FROMAGES DE CHÈVRE

Ingredients

• 100 g Bûche de chèvre affiné (Aged log‑shaped goat cheese from Poitou‑Charentes, mild and slightly nutty)
• 100 g Chèvre frais (Fresh, soft goat cheese, usually sold in small round discs)
• 100 g Sainte‑Maure de Touraine (AOP goat cheese with a straw label through the center; creamy and slightly tangy)
• 100 g Charolais (goat cheese) (One of the larger French goat cheeses, AOP, firm yet buttery)
• 100 g Valençay (Pyramid‑shaped AOP goat cheese, slightly ash‑coated, mild and creamy)
• 100 g Selles‑sur‑Cher (AOP goat cheese with a natural bloomy rind; earthy and smooth)
• 100 g Pouligny‑Saint‑Pierre (Pyramid‑shaped AOP goat cheese from Indre, firm yet creamy)
• 100 g Pélardon (AOP goat cheese from the Cévennes, semi‑hard, nutty, best when slightly aged)
• 1 piece Baguette (French bread) (Sliced into 1‑cm thick rounds for serving)
• 2 tbsp Honey (For drizzling over soft cheeses)
• 100 g Fresh grapes or figs (Adds a sweet contrast; optional)
• 30 g Walnuts (unsalted) (Roughly chopped for crunch)

Instructions

1. Gather All Cheeses and Accompaniments

   Remove each cheese from its packaging, place on a clean cutting board, and let them sit at room temperature for about 20‑30 minutes so flavors develop fully.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice and Portion Cheeses

   Using a cheese knife, cut the Bûche de chèvre affiné and Charolais into 1‑cm thick slices. Crumble the softer cheeses (Chèvre frais, Sainte‑Maure, Pélardon) into bite‑size pieces. Keep the pyramid‑shaped cheeses (Valençay, Pouligny‑Saint‑Pierre) whole for visual appeal.

   Time: PT8M

3. Prepare Accompaniments

   Slice the baguette, drizzle honey into a small bowl, arrange grapes or figs, and sprinkle chopped walnuts over another bowl.

   Time: PT5M

4. Arrange the Cheese Board

   Place each cheese on the serving platter, spacing them to allow room for cutting. Add the small bowls of honey, fruit, and nuts around the cheeses. Position the baguette slices on the side.

   Time: PT5M

5. Optional Blind‑Taste Test

   If you want to replicate the video’s “What’s in My Mouth” game, have participants wear a blindfold, taste a single bite, and guess the cheese. Reveal the answer after each guess.

   Time: PT5M

6. Serve and Enjoy

   Serve the platter immediately while the cheeses are at room temperature. Pair with a crisp white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc) or a light red (e.g., Beaujolais).

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

50 g

Fiber

2 g