Tasty Ways To Use Cheese In Dessert

Cheese is traditionally thought of as an appetizer, or possibly the main course, but few people ever associate cheese with dessert. In reality, however, cheese can make an excellent addition to your dessert, no matter the dish you served. This means that next time you are hosting a dinner party, consider one of the following tasty treats to give your guests some cheese with dessert.

By Itself

When done correctly, you can actually have cheese as it is for dessert. This is actually a fairly popular trend in Europe and it is beginning to spread to the United States. The thing to keep in mind about serving cheese for dessert is that it is easy to do; you simply want to make sure that you select the right cheese. You ideally want to go with fine cheese, but don’t feel limited by sweetness. You can make a stinky cheese work by combining it with sweeter sides like fruit. Try to select cheese that is lighter, such as fresh goat cheese, as not only is it less filling, but it also combines well with other items. If you are having cheese by itself for dessert, try not to serve more than two or three and add in some fresh fruit, flavorful dried fruit (like cherries, apricots, or figs), nuts, or honey. Perhaps the easiest dessert cheese to find is fresh ricotta.

Cheesecake

The classic, delicious way to incorporate cheese into your dessert is via cheesecake. This dessert is made using cream cheese, but you can also find creative varieties that incorporate other elements. The great thing about cheesecake is its versatility as you can make it plain or add in any flavor that you want from chocolate to fruit to nuts.

Pies

If you think you enjoy apple pie, try making it with a slice of cheddar cheese. One option is to simply serve the apple pie and add a fresh slice of cheddar on top of each piece. Alternatively, you can take advantage of cheddar’s excellent melting abilities and bake it right into the crust. To do so, either blend it into the dough using a food processor, or roll up little pieces into the crust as you are rolling out the base and putting it in the pan.

Ice Cream

When most people think of ice cream, they picture the creamy goodness that you get from a milk-based treat, possibly with chocolate or other sweet add-ins. There is a growing trend, however, of making ice cream with cheese. You can easily find plenty of recipes online that only require a few simple ingredients. These take advantage of all types of cheese including blue cheese, goat cheese, and even parmesan.