Brie and chocolate: an unexpected combination you should definitely try
Chocolate pairings are always in style. You see chocolate combined with coffee, pomegranate, banana, marshmallows, and more. Different types of chocolate are used to pair with beer than with rum. You can even make pasta with dark chocolate infused in marinara sauce.
The next chocolate combination you absolutely must try is brie and chocolate. Brie is a soft, velvety cheese, perfect for chocolate, with earthy and fruity notes that make for a sweet pairing. Use this combination as the centerpiece of your next chocolate board to share and add some fresh fruit for dipping.
Why brie and chocolate are a perfect match
Both cheese and chocolate possess a wide range of flavors, textures, and qualities that offer endless pairing possibilities. Both have been handcrafted for centuries and boast unique and complex qualities that, when combined, can create something even better. Brie and chocolate are no exception, but there are countless combinations of Brie and chocolate. Brie is versatile, with a mild flavor profile that pairs perfectly with many types of chocolate.
Milk chocolate and brie, for example, pair perfectly thanks to their velvety texture and shared sweetness. The subtle, almost imperceptible, acidity of the brie helps to temper the sweetness and soften the more intense notes of the chocolate. The combination of brie and dark chocolate is also excellent, but for a completely different reason. Dark chocolate isn't sweet at all, but rather bitter, and that bitterness enhances the earthy and nutty nuances of the cheese. Pair brie with any type of chocolate, from milk to dark, and you'll discover different flavor nuances in the cheese. You can even combine brie with white chocolate for an ultra-sweet, fruity, and creamy dessert.
There are many ways to combine brie cheese and chocolate.
There are many ways to combine brie and chocolate. It can be made for almost any occasion, appropriate for any meal, and is a spectacular addition to any event you're planning. Whether you're looking for a cute afternoon snack or planning to treat your guests to a baby shower, engagement party, or this month's book club meeting, brie with chocolate is sure to be a hit. You can microwave baked brie and drizzle it with dark chocolate, or add melted brie and melted milk chocolate to a fondue-style appetizer board with fruit and toast for dipping. Create a unique appetizer board with baked brie and dark chocolate bars, also perfect for dipping.
Prepare a striking grilled cheese sandwich with brie, dark chocolate, and raspberries; coat brie with dark chocolate and sea salt for delicious bites; dip baked brie in chocolate and fresh strawberries for an exquisite dessert; or make your own pizza with a thin crust, a layer of brie, dark chocolate, and strawberries. From truffles to tarts, brie pairs perfectly with any type of chocolate and is always a delicious treat.
