Cheese pairing – Surfine

Balanced and refreshing beer, with fruity aromas, citrus being the predominant note

Type: a red floral cheese of a white-crusted cheese / Example: Le Pavé de Soignies of Le Crémeux du Mont Saint-Michel

Le Pavé de Soignies is a strong type cheese with a very pronounced taste and smell. It is a perfect match for the Surfine’s citrusy aromas and its harp, bitterness.

Le Crémeux du Mont Saint-Michel is a camembert of the highest order: a double cream cheese, made with raw milk and offering a slightly salty taste. The Surfine has to bring out its best assets to keep up with the cheese but manages wonderfully well.

Pascal Fauville

Type: goat’s cheese with an ash crust / Example: Sainte Maure de Touraine

Given the Surfine’s great bitterness, it is important to it with a relatively dry cheese, not too strong and calling out for something to drink with.

Harry Schockaert

RECIPE : "SLICES OF GOAT’S CHEESE WITH DATES AND A GOURMET VINAIGRETTE" — Pierre Résimont

Ingredients

  • Fromage Sainte Maure de Touraine
  • Shallots
  • Parsley
  • Chervil
  • Thyme
  • Hazelnuts
  • Pine nuts
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Sherry vinegar
  • Hazelnut oil
  • Medjool dates

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut the goat’s cheese into slices and arrange on a plate.
  2. Gourmet vinaigrette:
    1. Finely chop the shallots, parsley, chervil and hazelnuts.
    2. Add the pine nuts.
    3. A hint of balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar and hazelnut oil.
    4. Sprinkle the fresh goat’s cheese with a few drops of vinaigrette.
    5. Garnish with the Medjool dates and sprigs of thyme and fennel.
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