Honey and cheese: the best pairings

Honey and cheese: how to pair them

Honey and cheese are a classic pairing in mountain cuisine. The contrast between the sweetness of honey and the savoriness of cheese can enhance both, but not all pairings work the same way.

The simplest rule is this: mild cheeses with mild honeys, aged cheeses with more intense honeys.

Wildflower honey

Wildflower honey is one of the most versatile honeys.

It pairs well with:

• fresh cheeses;
• ricotta;
• soft cheeses;
• young Casolet.

It is a good choice when you want a simple and not too overpowering pairing.

Acacia honey

Acacia honey has a very delicate taste and a clean sweetness.

It is ideal with:

• fresh cheeses;
• delicate goat cheeses;
• soft-ripened cheeses;
• lightly aged cheeses.

Chestnut honey

Chestnut honey is bolder, slightly bitter, and aromatic.

It pairs very well with:

• aged cheeses;
• alpine pasture cheeses;
• flavorful cheeses;
• blue cheeses.

Mountain honeys

Mountain honeys can have very different profiles depending on the area and the blossoms.

They often have more intense aromas and lend themselves well to accompanying cheeses with a strong taste.

How to prepare a cheese board

To create a good cheese board, you can choose:

• one fresh cheese;
• one semi-aged cheese;
• one aged cheese;
• two honeys with different intensities;
• bread or breadsticks;
• a few walnuts.

This way, you can taste different contrasts without making the board too complicated.

Maso dei Sapori's tip

At Maso dei Sapori in Mezzana, you will find various Trentino honeys and cheeses, with a selection that changes throughout the year.

If you want to create a cheese board or choose a gourmet gift, we can recommend the most suitable pairings among the products available at that time.