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How to pair cheese with truffle?
Now that the fresh truffle season is coming to an end, it's the best time to start trying truffle products, so we can enjoy the flavour of truffles all year round.
Today we want to tell you about one of our best sellers, cheese with truffles. It is very popular among consumers looking for truffle products as it perfectly preserves the intense flavour of the truffle, combining it with the flavour of the aged cheese, which enhances it even more.
The truffle fuses with the softness and richness of cheeses to create a gourmet product that is worth trying once in a lifetime. This type of product has gained popularity in recent years not only in high-end restaurants, but also in the artisanal products market as it adapts perfectly to the tastes of each person, and can be made from almost any type of cheese.
But what makes cheese with truffles so special? We'll tell you about it below:
How is truffle cheese made?
Now that we've talked about cheese with truffles, you may have had this question. The truth is that cheese with truffles has a slightly different production process.
It may vary depending on the type of cheese and the truffle used, but in general, the basic principle is to incorporate truffle (whether fresh, in pieces, grated or in oil) into the cheese during its maturation process.
In Spanish cheeses, the truffle used is usually black truffle, since it provides a more intense flavour.
The truffle can be added at different times during the production of the cheese, which influences the degree of impregnation of its flavour.
- Incorporating fresh truffle: Fresh truffle can be finely chopped and mixed with the cheese paste, normally during the curing phase. This allows the cheese to absorb the aromas of the truffle gradually. This is the process that best preserves the flavor of the truffle, which also translates into higher quality cheeses at a higher price.
- Truffle oil: Another way to add truffle is through infused oil. This oil is mixed into the curd or used to anoint the mature cheese. Oil is an excellent choice when you are looking for a more subtle flavor and for the truffle to simply appear as soft nuances in the mouth.
- Dehydrated truffle: In some cases, dehydrated truffle can be incorporated to give it a less "fresh" but equally aromatic touch. The advantage of this type of truffle is that it is preserved for longer.
The result is a cheese that not only has a characteristic texture depending on how it is made (soft, semi-cured, cured), but also a layer of earthy and umami flavors provided by the truffle.
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What should I keep in mind when choosing one or the other?
It's very easy to find truffle cheeses on supermarket shelves these days thanks to their current popularity, but it's important to know how to choose a quality truffle cheese, as there are some that are better than others.
What should you keep in mind when choosing a truffle cheese to make sure you're buying a quality product?
- Type of cheese: As we mentioned before, there are different types of truffle cheese, and the choice will depend on your preferences. If you prefer mild flavours, sheep's cheese with truffle may be perfect. For lovers of more intense cheeses, a blue cheese or a goat's cheese with truffle will be ideal. Make sure you read the label carefully to find out what type of milk the truffle contains.
- Proportion of truffle: Some truffle cheeses contain only a subtle hint of truffle, while others have it in a higher proportion. If you want the truffle flavour to be appreciated in the cheese, look for those that have a higher quantity of truffle, which specify it on the label; from 5% the intense truffle nuance is already perceptible.
- Truffle quality: Truffles can vary greatly in quality, from fresh truffles to lower quality dehydrated or oil-based truffles. If you are looking for an authentic and deep flavour, it is ideal to choose a cheese with truffle that uses fresh truffle or high-quality truffle oil.
- Country of origin: It is important to choose a cheese produced in Spain or Italy if you have the opportunity, since the quality of the truffle from these countries is usually better; the higher the quality of the truffle, the more flavour it will contribute to the cheese.
How can I combine it?
Truffle cheese is a very versatile ingredient that can be combined with a wide variety of foods and drinks to enhance its flavor.
Some of the best combinations to get the most out of it are:
- With bread and crackers: One of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy truffle cheese is on a slice of fresh or crusty bread. Sourdough or nut bread will perfectly complement the intense flavors of truffle cheese. You can also opt for crackers for a lighter, crunchier touch.
- In salads: Adding truffle cheese to a fresh salad can transform a simple dish into something really special. Combine the cheese with green leaves such as arugula, spinach or lettuce, and add fruits such as pears or apples for a contrast of flavors.
- With pasta or risotto: Parmesan cheese with truffle or goat cheese with truffle are ideal to incorporate into pasta or risotto dishes. Their deep flavor blends perfectly with pasta.
- Wine pairing: The wines that best pair with truffle cheese are those with body and complexity. A red wine such as Pinot Noir, a barrel-aged Chardonnay or even a sparkling wine such as Cava can balance the intensity of the truffle and cheese.
- As an appetizer: You can serve the truffle cheese as part of a cheese board accompanied by nuts, fig jams or caramelized onions, which provides a contrast of textures and flavors.
Cream cheese with truffle
If you want a product more focused on tasting on toast and canapés, you can also opt for truffle cream cheese, which preserves all the flavour of the cheese with truffle and is easier to combine.
As with truffle cheese, it is essential that you find a cream cheese with a good percentage of truffle to be able to really appreciate its flavour. In our store we have this type of product, which is made from vitt black truffle, which certifies that the truffle used in its production is authentic black truffle.
Do you dare to try it?
Cheese with truffle is one of those delicacies that reminds us that gastronomy is capable of surprising us with combinations of two products that we already love separately.
This type of cheese offers an incomparable sensory experience that we recommend you try. If we have whet your appetite and you have decided to try this type of product, we leave you a selection of our best sellers so that you can take a look and find what you are looking for.
