A great cheese board needs just three things: two or three cheeses, a couple of jams, and something crunchy. Emily G’s jams are made for it. Here’s how to put one together in 15 minutes.
1. Pick Your Cheeses
Choose two or three with different textures: one soft (Brie, goat cheese), one firm (cheddar, Manchego, Gruyere), and one bold (a blue or an aged Parmigiano-Reggiano).
How much? Plan on 2–3 oz of cheese per person for an appetizer.
2. Match Your Jams
Use the pairings below as a starting point. Sweet-hot jams love creamy cheeses; fruity jams shine next to salty, nutty ones.
| Jam | Try it with |
|---|---|
| Jalapeno Raspberry | Parmigiano-Reggiano, Brie, Cream Cheese |
| Roasted Red Pepper | Goat Cheese, Cream Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Manchego, Pimento Cheese |
| Pear Honey | Gorgonzola, Brie, Stilton, Triple Creme |
| Datil Peach Marmalade | Brie, Cheddar, Jarlsberg, Gruyere |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Goat Cheese, Brie, Blue Cheese |
| Fig Pomegranate | Goat Cheese, Stronger Blues, Baked Brie |
| Strawberry Chipotle | Goat Cheese, Cream Cheese, Brie |
| Mango Tango | Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Brie, Manchego |
| Peach Marmalade | Brie, Cheddar |
3. Add Crunch and Color
Crackers or sliced baguette, a handful of EKC Shelled Pecans or almonds, and something fresh like grapes, apple slices, or figs.
Pro tip: Leave out the cheese 30 minutes before serving so it reaches room temperature.
4. Arrange and Serve
Set the cheeses down first, spaced apart. Spoon jams into small bowls next to their best match, then fill the gaps with crackers, nuts, and fruit. Add a small knife for each cheese.
The Easiest Appetizer
Short on time?
Unwrap a block of cream cheese, pour a jar of Jalapeno Raspberry or Roasted Red Pepper Jam over the top, and serve with crackers.
Build your board.
Whether you’re hosting friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply enjoying a night in, a jam and cheese board is an easy way to bring everyone together. Shop Emily G’s jams and other Georgia-made favorites to create your perfect spread.
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