HOW TO MAKE The Best Halloween Raw Milk Cheese Platter
OUR INSPIRATION TO KEEP IT SIMPLE
We have all seen the cheese boards that are so overcrowded, packed full like the kitchen cabinet, and that be a little overwhelming sometimes. What we have noticed is that kids aren’t fans of that.
We are trying something NEW. We are all about keeping it easy these days, so this cheese board brings us Fall Joy. What do you think? Are we onto something here? Should we call it a minimalist raw cheese board? Either way, the kids love cheese boards like these because they can see all of their favorite food groups (one by one and not touching)! It doesn’t need to be complicated to be wildly delicious!
Enjoy your next cheese board with Raw Cheddar Cheese.
JUST FOR HALLOWEEN:
No Halloween party is complete without an assortment of snacks! If you really want to impress, putting together a thoughtful raw milk cheese platter that touches on a variety of favorite foods is sure to be a hit. Plus, the plethora of raw cheddar cheese health benefits is an added bonus. While these platters may look complicated to assemble, it is easier than you may think.
What to Include on Your Halloween Cheese Platter
Before you start assembling your platter, you’ll want to gather up all of your ingredients – making sure you throw in some Halloween-themed raw milk cheese snacks too! Here are a few staples to consider:
● A combination of hard and soft cheeses including raw milk cheddar cheese, raw jalapeño cheddar cheese, and ingredients for a simple cheese ball.
● Thinly sliced meats such as salami and prosciutto.
● A few different types of organic crackers.
● Dark fruits such as figs, prunes, blackberries, and blueberries.
● Small gherkin pickles (to represent creepy fingers or bugs!)
● Black or green olives (eyeballs, anyone?)
● Other assorted nuts, fruits, and condiments.
Keep in mind that you can adjust the items you include based on the preferences or dietary needs of your guests. Be creative and experiment with flavors, textures, and colors.
How to Assemble a Stunning Cheese Platter
Select a sturdy cutting board or cheese board that will fit your selection of raw milk cheese snacks, meats, crackers, and other items. Before you cut anything, start spacing out larger items such as blocks of raw milk cheddar cheese, bowls for olives or condiments, and a spot for your cheese ball. Once these items are placed, you can work in smaller foods like sliced meats, pickles, fruits, and nuts around them.
Grab a block of soft organic cream cheese, a bag of shredded raw cheddar cheese, and a few spices and whip up a simple cheese ball. Form a ball, add a pretzel rod to the top, stick it in the freezer for a few minutes to harden up, and voilà – you have an edible cheese pumpkin that can be served with crackers. (Click here the full recipe).
Don’t be afraid to move things around until you have a nice balance of colors and types of food. You can also get creative and use small cookie cutters to punch Halloween shapes out of your raw cheese such as ghosts, bats, pumpkins, or tombstones. This also provides quick, bite-sized pieces that can be eaten alone or with meat and crackers. Don’t forget to keep your raw cheese platter refrigerated until right before you’re ready to serve it.
Why Use Raw Milk Cheese?
If you’re looking for a delectable flavor that also has nutritional benefits, raw milk cheese is the way to go. Because the raw milk is not pasteurized, the natural bioavailable vitamins, minerals, enzymes, proteins, and beneficial bacteria remain intact. This can make the cheese easier to digest while also supporting gut health. And, RAW FARM only uses natural ingredients in its raw cheese including raw milk, kosher salt, vegetable rennet, and cultures – no additives or preservatives! Plus, the grass-grazing from the cows not only gives the cheddar cheese health benefits but a natural yellow color that is perfect for Halloween without looking fake.
Cheese is loved by adults and kids alike, and you can feel good about bringing a truly raw and delicious assortment of raw milk cheese as part of your Halloween-themed platter. If you want to make things pop, even more, you can incorporate some plastic spiders, mini pumpkins or gourds, and other Halloween décor onto or around your dish. Make sure you volunteer to bring the cheese platter appetizer to your next party and feel confident that guests will love the addition of raw milk cheddar cheese.
