Sweet and Spicy and everything Nicey!! I would be more than happy to choose cheese for dessert anytime.  Cheese and chocolate is a match made in heaven, especially when its local and premium quality cheese. This Holiday Sweet and Savoury grazing board will definitely satisfy all your taste buds and takes no time to put together. It’s versatile where you can get creative with all of your favourites. Below you will also find my Spice Nut Mix and Dark Rum Chocolate Ganache recipes to add to this festive board.

I have partnered with @blackrivercheese1901 to help you create this beautiful and delicious Holiday board. Black River Cheese was established in Prince Edward County in 1901, where local farmers and cheesemakers unite with their passion and dedication to producing only the finest quality cheese, with a focus on natural and local ingredients. Now that is definitely something I value, support and love to enjoy with my family.

Black River also has a variety of other cheeses to chose from to add on your board. From aged cheddars to even a cranberry log. Head to https://blackrivercheese.com/ to get to know the farmers behind this local quality cheese and the many varieties.

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Black River Holiday Sweet and Spicy Cheese, Fruit and Chocolate Grazing Board

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Canadian

Materials

• Choose your favourite in season fruit chocolate pieces, chocolate wafers, honey butter, dried fruit and nut crackers, dried apricots, dates, roasted chestnuts
• 1 pkg Black River Pepper Jack Cheese
• 1 pkg Black River Maple Cheddar cut in bite size cubes

Spiced Nut Mix

• 1 1/2 cup mixed nuts and dried cranberries almonds, pistachio, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans
• 2 tbsp quality honey
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Dark Rum Chocolate Ganache

• 6 oz quality dark chocolate finely chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp dark rum

Instructions

• To make spiced nut mix, line baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
• Melt honey in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add spices and and stir. Let cook for 1 minute stirring until aromatic.
• Add nuts and stir until well coated. Cook for another 3 minutes.
• Place spiced nuts on lined baking sheet and spread out. Let stand until cooled before serving.
• To make ganache, place chocolate in a small glass bowl.
• In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over until it comes to a slight boil.
• Pour hot cream over chocolate and whisk until melted and velvety.
• Stir in dark rum.
• Arrange all of the above on a wooden platter and serve.

Notes

Food Styling Tip: Use wooden tray with handles for easy transporting from room to room.