Whipped Briar Rose Fromage Blanc topped with Cherries
This dish will bring a smile to everyone around your table. La Bastide Bed & Breakfast’s recipe features decadent cheese balanced by the acidity of fresh cherries, offering a symphony of flavors! Don’t miss wine pairing suggestions provided by local sommelier, Sean Pellatz.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tbls Briar Rose Fromage Blanc, at room temperature (a high-quality chevre can be substituted)
- 2 tbls whipping cream
- 1-2 tsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
- 2 dozen fresh Bing and/or Rainier cherries, pitted and halved
INSTRUCTIONS
- With a mixer or immersion blender, mix the whipping cream until it is fully whipped (just until stiff peaks form – do not over-whip).
- With a fork, mix the powdered sugar and nutmeg into the Fromage Blanc, taste, and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Fold in the whipping cream.
- Spread a thin layer of your whipped fromage blanc onto 4 small plates and top with cherry halves.
Wine Pairings
Recommendations provided by Domaine Serene Sommelier, Sean Pellatz.
General Wine Characteristic: Something light and bright with high acidity to pair with the fat in the cheese and compliment the cherries
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve MV Brut 5: Stunning acidity to cut through the cheese complimented by the green apple and brioche on the palate. Multi-vintage will bring in complexity and layers to the wine and add depth to the food. Tart of the cherries will cling to the acid from the wine making for a beautiful pairing.
2021 Holloran Riesling Le Pavillon: Riesling isn’t the varietal everyone has in mind when thinking of the Dundee Hills but after trying the Rieslings at Holloran, your mind will be changed! Hints of white peach, paraffin, and fresh orange. While the mid-palate will bring on pear and stone fruit, the acid is the stunner of the show that will be playful with the cheese enhanced by the cherries.
2022 Alexana Terrior Series Pinot Gris: What’s not to love about bright, refreshing Willamette Valley Pinot Gris? The Willamette Valley continues to prove its adaptability with more and more varietals thriving in the area. With a strong presence of ripe pear, apple, and peach this wine will be an incredible palate cleanser and maintain a fresh, light feel as you enjoy your local cheese.