French Countryside Cheese Board with Fig Jam and Walnuts

A delightful cheese board featuring a selection of classic French cheeses, perfectly paired with sweet fig jam, crunchy walnuts, and crusty bread. Ideal as an appetizer or light snack.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

785

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.64

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread•Side Dish•Appetiser

Cuisine:

French

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4ozBrie(A creamy, bloomy-rind cheese.)

£2.50

4ozComté(A firm, nutty cheese from the Jura Mountains.)

£3.50

2ozRoquefort(A pungent blue cheese made from sheep's milk.)

£2.75

0.3cupFig Jam(High-quality fig jam recommended.)

£1.25

0.3cupWalnuts(Halves or pieces, toasted lightly for extra flavor.)

£0.80

1loafCrusty Bread(Baguette or similar, sliced.)

£1.75

1cupFresh Grapes(Optional garnish)

£1.50

2sprigsFresh Rosemary Sprigs(Optional garnish)

£0.50

Total Cost

£14.55

£3.64 per serving

The Method

1
Prepare the Cheese: Remove the cheeses from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving to allow them to come to room temperature.
2
Arrange the Cheeses: Place the brie, comté, and roquefort on a cheese board, leaving space between each.
3
Add Accompaniments: Place the fig jam in a small bowl and set it on the board. Sprinkle the walnuts around the cheeses.
4
Serve: Arrange the sliced crusty bread around the cheeses and accompaniments. Add fresh grapes and rosemary sprigs as garnish, if desired.
5
Toasting Walnuts (Optional): Preheat a small pan over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

785 kcal / 3284 kJ

Carbs

47g

18% of RDA

Fat

56g

80% of RDA

Protein

28g

56% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

23 g

26% of RDA

Sodium

440 mg

19% of RDA

Saturated Fat

32 g

160% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more robust flavor, lightly toast the walnuts before serving.

Experiment with other French cheeses such as chèvre or morbier.

Pair the cheese board with a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied red like Beaujolais.

If you don't have fig jam, you can use honey or another fruit preserve.

To prepare the crusty bread, consider slicing the loaf and placing it in the oven at 350F (175C) for a few minutes to crisp it up.

Wine Pairings

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