I don't remember the first time I tried honey and cheese, but I do remember thinking it was one of the best things ever. This weekend after picking up some manchego cheese at the market, I decided to take it up a notch by adding some spices to the honey. Aaron suggested adding cayenne pepper, which sounded pretty brilliant to me. I also decided to try a less spicy route by adding freshly ground pepper and rosemary to different pot of honey.
The result? Awesome! I wasn't sure my honey/cheese combo could get any better, but this definitely took it up a notch. The cayenne and honey was simple and subtle but provided the perfect little party on your tongue. The sweetness of the honey came through first, followed by the creaminess of the cheese and then you get little pricks on the back of your tongue. Good stuff!
Where the cayenne combo was sort of a step-by-step flavor, the ground pepper and rosemary concoction was a more round, full flavor. The rosemary just peeked through with flavor and seemed to enhance the sweetness of the honey.
Spiced honey is a super simple, but tasty pairing for your cheese. Try it out and experiment for yourself! You won't be disappointed.
Cayenne Honey
1 Tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Ground Pepper & Rosemary Honey
1 Tablespoon
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
spiced honey
I don't remember the first time I tried honey and cheese, but I do remember thinking it was one of the best things ever. This weekend after picking up some manchego cheese at the market, I decided to take it up a notch by adding some spices to the honey. Aaron suggested adding cayenne pepper, which sounded pretty brilliant to me. I also decided to try a less spicy route by adding freshly ground pepper and rosemary to different pot of honey.
The result? Awesome! I wasn't sure my honey/cheese combo could get any better, but this definitely took it up a notch. The cayenne and honey was simple and subtle but provided the perfect little party on your tongue. The sweetness of the honey came through first, followed by the creaminess of the cheese and then you get little pricks on the back of your tongue. Good stuff!
Where the cayenne combo was sort of a step-by-step flavor, the ground pepper and rosemary concoction was a more round, full flavor. The rosemary just peeked through with flavor and seemed to enhance the sweetness of the honey.
Spiced honey is a super simple, but tasty pairing for your cheese. Try it out and experiment for yourself! You won't be disappointed.
Cayenne Honey
1 Tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Ground Pepper & Rosemary Honey
1 Tablespoon
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
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November 10th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I had spiced honey at OTTO, and I always think it is such a nice idea. I think they use black pepper, plus the port wine cherries, and the apricots with chili flakes makes such wonderful pairings with cheese.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
i’ve never though of trying honey with cheese but this recipe sounds too good to miss! there is a large farmer’s market a few minutes from my house and i know they’ll have a lot of wonderful cheeses to test out
November 10th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I love honey and cheese – but I’d never thought to add spice. This sounds delicious- thanks for the great idea!
November 10th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
sugar cheese!
November 13th, 2008 at 10:38 am
I never would have thought to combine honey and cheese. But the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. The sweetness with the rich cheese could be a neat balance.