Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
An artisanal cheese is any cheese that has been both made and ripened naturally. Look for a well-stocked cheese shop with a knowledgeable staff to guide you. For a table of six guests, select three cheeses of differing ages and styles. To accompany the cheeses, serve our Pear, Endive and Walnut Salad (see related recipe at left).
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Goat Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 103 |
| Fig | 1 medium (50g) | 37 |
| Nut | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 oz. ash-coated goat cheese, such as
- Valençay, Humboldt Fog or Selles-sur-Cher
- 6 to 8 oz. semifirm cow's-milk cheese, such as
- Saint George, Carmody or Gruyère
- 6 to 8 oz. blue-veined cheese, such as Saint-
- Agur, fourme dambert or dolcelatte Gorgonzola
- Pesticide-free grapevine or fig leaves for serving
- Nut bread for serving