Spaghetti & Mandolino - home page / Our magazine / What are the best pairings with goat cheese?

What are the best pairings with goat cheese?

Given the benefits of goat cheese, let's now explore the taste and possible pairings.
The intense flavor of goat cheese makes pairing challenging; after all, its strong taste raises doubts about being able to pair it with a flavor that is not overpowering.
No worries, here are some suggestions, including an intense and completely unexpected combination: green onion pate.


The harmony between goat cheese and green onion pate

The combination of goat cheese (here we discussed goat cheese and its nutritional values) and green onion pate may seem daring; however, it is surprising how these two flavors pair perfectly.
The strong taste of goat cheese, with its slightly tangy aftertaste, finds a harmonious balance with the sweetness and aromaticity of the green onion pate.

The result is a pairing that not only does not cancel each other out, but enhances each other. The ingredients, which are delicious on their own, together find the maximum expression of their savoriness.
The best pairing is with fresh goat cheese: the green onion pate not only sweetens it, but also enhances its more delicate nuances.


Besides bruschetta, this combination can become the secret ingredient of a gourmet pasta, a filling for ravioli, or a sauce for appetizers and main courses. The versatile pairing between these two delicacies is an opportunity to unleash your creativity in the kitchen!
 

Exploring beyond the unusual: other pairing ideas

Although this unusual pairing is a winner, its savoriness is not for everyone.
Fortunately, goat cheese lends itself to many pairings.

For those who wish to explore gentler options, here are some alternative proposals.

 

The classics: goat cheese and dried fruits, honey or jams

A common pairing is between cheese and dried fruits, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, and almonds.This classic also pairs perfectly with goat cheese, adding depth and enhancing its flavor. An alternative is jams and cooked fruits: this choice highlights the aromas of this type of cheese. The fig or raspberry jams pair well with fresh goat cheeses, while sweeter jams like sour cherries or blueberries pair perfectly with more aged cheeses.
Stewed or caramelized apples and pears offer another option that enriches goat cheese with sweet notes without overpowering it.


Another classic pairing is between cheese and honey.
In the case of goat cheese, the best honey to pair with fresh goat cheese is acacia, while richer honeys like chestnut or lavender should be paired with aged cheeses, whose taste is stronger.

 

Choose freshness: goat cheese and seasonal fruits

Fresh fruit, chosen according to the season, adds freshness and sweetness to goat cheese. In summer, try it with peaches, apricots, cherries, or currants, while in autumn, apples, pears, and figs create an intriguing contrast with the more intense flavors of the cheese.

Watermelon, fresh and sweet, creates a particular contrast with rich and salty goat cheese. This unexpected pair works wonderfully within a fresh salad, with the addition of olives and capers for a Mediterranean touch.

For a light dessert, try goat cheese and raspberries.
The tangy taste of raspberries reduces the fatty undertone of fresh goat cheese, creating a light and delicious mousse. A different way to conclude the meal with finesse.

 

Other creative proposals to pair with goat cheese

Low-temperature confit tomatoes offer a balanced sweetness and a slight acidity. Use them to create a bruschetta with goat cheese, arugula, and confit tomatoes, thus enhancing the flavor of the cheese while adding a note of freshness.

Last but not least, 70% or more dark chocolate! It pairs beautifully with blue-veined goat cheese. This original combination brings aromatic notes to the cheese.

S&M  - autoreS&M

We recommend that you enjoy

 
Soft cheese Tuttocapra 170g
Caseifici Zani
3,50
Add to cart
 
Caramelized figs 220g
Casa Castellari
6,20
Add to cart
 
Spring Onion Pate 190g
Cooperativa Agricola Ruggiero
9,00
Add to cart
 
Paneer vegetarian cheese 160g
Caseifici Zani
2,30
Add to cart
 
Sweet Quince in Wood 360g
Andrini Marmellate
8,10
Add to cart
 
Robiola two milks Caprabella 280g
Caseifici Zani
4,00
Add to cart
 
Sour cherry or sour cherries in the sun 220g
Podere Casella Muzighin
7,50
Add to cart
 
Crostino Toscano 180g - Corte del Dome
Corte del Dome
11,40
Add to cart



Get our welcome kit

Sign up to receive the e-book containing the summer inspirations of our ambassadors and find out more about Spaghetti & Mandolino, the philosophy and the products and producers that you can bring to your table (oh, in the middle there is also a discount coupon).

Di seguito 8 di 873 recensioni di clienti Spaghetti & Mandolino

MV 5/5

Zeer goede verpakking en uitstekende smakelijke produkten aan democratiese prijzen

Michel de vos
EC 5/5

Excellent products and outstanding service. Highly recommended!

Enrico Cozzoni
RD 5/5

Ottimi prodotti di qualità, la spedizione è veloce il pacco arriva ben imballato, sono cordiali e comunicativi, sono molto soddisfatto, grazie e buon lavoro.

Rocco Didonna
CV 5/5

J'ai acheté les boissons Tormachio, goût oranges sanguines. Un délice à déguster bien frais. Pas sucré ni écoeurant, mais désaltérant. Je vous les recommande.

CANET Valéry
SS 5/5

Tutto perfetto. Consigliato

Silvia de Santis
R* 5/5

Genuino

Roberto
VM 5/5

Ottimi prodotti,personale competente,professionale e molto cordiale!

Valeria Marchitti

4.9/5

Spaghetti & Mandolino ha ottenuto un punteggio medio di soddisfazione del cliente di 4.9 su 5 nelle ultime 100 recensioni

Scopri di più

Servizio in collaborazione con TrustCart che raccoglie e cataloga i feedback di utenti che hanno acquistato su Spaghetti & Mandolino

Only products from excellent manufacturers
Over 900 positive reviews