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Our Food > Cheese > Pairings > Cheese & Chocolate

Find the perfect pairings

Cheese & Chocolate

Great on their own. Amazing together. Cheese and chocolate both have bold, creamy, and nutty notes and, when paired together, enhance each other’s flavors. Use this cheat sheet to find the best pairings.

BLUE &
DARK CHOCOLATE

Two bolds that taste so right. The sharp funkiness of Blue cheese and the bitter richness of dark chocolate make for a powerfully delicious pairing.

BRIE STYLE &
MILK CHOCOLATE

This creamy combo is a dream come true. Milk chocolate complements the buttery flavor of ripened cheese so beautifully, you’ll wish it would never end.

CHEDDAR &
CHOCOLATE WITH FRUITS/NUTS

Go nuts, with a hint of sweet with this combo. Chocolate with roasted nuts, caramel, or dried berries heightens the nutty flavors in Cheddar, making this pairing irresistible.

PASTA FILATA STYLE &
MILK CHOCOLATE

The creaminess never stops with this pairing. The mild and milky notes in Mozzarella or Burrata followed by sweet milk chocolate is worth savoring.

FARMHOUSE STYLE &
DARK CHOCOLATE

Earthy flavors that are out of this world. Dark chocolate and Farmhouse style cheese combine bitter, grassy flavors unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

MEDITERRANEAN/
MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE &
CHOCOLATE WITH SPICES

Dip into the pairings world by dipping this cheese into decadent dark chocolate. Paneer is a delicious place to start.

WASHED RIND STYLE &
DARK CHOCOLATE

This pairing is funky fresh. The fresh fruitiness of dark chocolate paired with the funkiness of the cheese makes for a complex, yet super tasty flavor profile.

DRY JACK &
CHOCOLATE WITH SPICES

Spice up your pairing game with this unique combo. Both rubbed in black pepper, Dry Jack and spicy dark chocolate make every bite exciting.

HISPANIC STYLE &
CHOCOLATE WITH SPICES

Feel the heat with this pairing. The sugar and spices in Mexican dark chocolate contrast perfectly with creamy Oaxaca or Panela.

GOUDA &
DARK CHOCOLATE

A combination that starts out smooth then finishes strong. Gouda’s soft, buttery taste and texture is the perfect build-up for dark chocolate’s big bold flavor.

ALPINE/SWISS STYLE &
CHOCOLATE WITH NUTS

This pair was destined to be together. When these two Swiss favorites meet, the result is buttery, nutty, and absolutely delicious.

RACLETTE STYLE &
DARK CHOCOLATE

The recipe for melt-in-your mouth flavor? You’re looking at it. Both crowned as super melters, dark chocolate and Raclette style cheese mix together flawlessly.

Pairings

made simple

Cheese	Chocolate
Alpine/Swiss style Like Lionza or Holey Cow	Milk chocolate White chocolate Dark chocolate (70% or greater cacao) with almonds or hazelnuts
BLUE CHEESE	Dark chocolate (75-90% cacao) Chocolate with orange, cherry, ginger, or mango
BRIE STYLE	Milk chocolate White chocolate Dark chocolate Chocolate with dried fruits or nuts
CHEDDAR All	Dark chocolate (75% or greater cacao) Chocolate with roasted nuts, caramel, or dried berries
COLBY	Milk chocolate White chocolate Dark chocolate Chocolate with dried fruits
DRY JACK	Dark chocolate (80% cacao) Chocolate with spices like black pepper or cardamom
FARMHOUSE STYLE Like Toma or Carmody	Milk chocolate with dried fruits or nuts Dark chocolate (70-80% cacao) Chocolate with spices like cardamom, black pepper, or chilies
GOUDA Aged	Dark chocolate (75-85% cacao) Chocolate with seal salt and caramel Dark or milk chocolate with roasted nuts
HISPANIC STYLE Like Oaxaca or Panela	Milk chocolate White chocolate Mexican chocolate with spices Chocolate with roasted nuts
ITALIAN STYLE Like Estero Gold	Milk chocolate Semi-dark chocolate (65% cacao) Dark chocolate-dipped pineapple Chocolate with almonds or hazelnuts
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE Like Halloumi-style Grilling Cheese or Hand-braided String Cheese MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE Like Paneer or Nabulsi	Melted dark chocolate Nutty chocolate spreads like Nutella Chocolate infused with chilies
MONTEREY JACK	Milk chocolate White chocolate
PASTA FILATA STYLE Like Mozzarella or Burrata	Milk chocolate Dark chocolate Nutty chocolate spreads like Nutella
RACLETTE STYLE Like Wagon Wheel or San Geronimo	Melted dark chocolate (80% or greater cacao) Melted milk chocolate for adult s’mores Dark chocolate bars with orange liqueur for sweetness or chilies for spice
SOFT FRESH Like Ricotta or Fromage Blanc	Dark, milk or white chocolate with chopped nuts like pistachios Chocolate with dried fruit like berries Chocolate with orange or cherry liqueur flavors
WASHED RIND STYLE Like Red Hawk, Nicasio Square, or Golden Gate	Semi-dark chocolate (60% cacao) with dried fruit (mango, raisin, currant, cherry, fig, plum, or cranberry) Semi-dark chocolate (60% cacao) with roasted nuts