Fruit & Cottage Charcuterie Board Bonanza!

Waking up to a delicious, nutrient-dense breakfast isn’t just a luxury—it’s a lifestyle. One of the most delightful and healthy ways to start your day is with a beautifully assembled fruit and cottage cheese board. With a balance of fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, and creamy AE Dairy’s Cottage Cheese, you’ll kickstart your day on a scrumptious note.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Preparation
3. Ingredient Spotlight: AE Cottage Cheese
4. Building Fruit and Cottage Cheese Boards
5. Customizing Your Board
6. Food Pairing Recommendations

Why Choose a Fruit and Cottage Cheese Board?

A fruit and cottage cheese board makes for an ideal breakfast choice for many reasons. It’s not only nutritious and filling, but it also provides you with the opportunity to be creative with your food. Selecting your choice of fruits and arranging them beautifully enhances the overall eating experience. Cottage cheese is packed with protein, helping keep you satiated throughout the morning.

Imagine attending a summer garden party, the sun shining, laughter filling the air, and a gorgeous, vibrant platter of fruits with the addition of cottage cheese sitting center stage.

Preference for Quality Ingredients

A critical aspect of creating a delicious, appealing fruit and cottage cheese board is opting for high-quality ingredients. The outcome of your breakfast creation will majorly rely on using fresh, ripe fruits, crunchy, raw, or roasted nuts, and premium cottage cheese. While you can switch up the fruits according to your preference or seasonal availability, there’s one thing you shouldn’t compromise on, and that’s the cottage cheese you choose.

Building Your Fruit and Cottage Cheese Board

Creating an appealing cottage cheese and fruit board isn’t as challenging as it might seem. Follow these steps to create the perfect breakfast board using AE Cottage Cheese and your choice of fruits:

• Take a platter, board, or large plate as your base.
• Fill up small bowls or ramekins with AE’s Cottage Cheese and place them on your board.
• Arrange your blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and sliced almonds around the cottage cheese.
• For extra crunch, consider including a variety of nuts like walnuts, pistachios, or pecans.
• Be creative with your arrangements. Mix different colors and textures for visual appeal.

Tips: Keep the smaller fruits near the cottage cheese bowls for easy access. When including larger fruits cut them up into easily manageable sizes.

Ingredient Spotlight: AE Cottage Cheese

There are numerous brands of cottage cheese available in the market, but AE Dairy’s Cottage Cheese is a standout option. It has a rich, creamy taste and smooth texture that effortlessly blends with the natural sweetness of the fruits. Having served quality dairy products for over 90 years, AE Dairy ensures its cottage cheese is a high-protein, nutritious option for your breakfast feast. It’s packed with probiotics and is a great complement to the fresh, juicy fruits on your board.

Customizing Your Board

One of the best things about a fruit and cottage cheese board is its versatility. While we’ve provided you with a simple guide to create your board, this is merely a canvas for you to express your creativity and tailor your board to your liking. Beyond blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and almonds, you can consider papaya, apples, kiwi, or mangoes. The possibilities are endless.

“Mix and match to find your favorite combinations, but remember, the
star of the board should always be AE’s creamy cottage cheese!”

Furthermore, remember that everyone’s dietary preferences and restrictions are different, so tweaking the board to cater to your family’s needs is perfectly acceptable. Whether you swap out the regular cottage cheese with a lower-fat variety for diet-conscious family members or include more of someone’s favorite fruit, it’s all about creating the best board for those at the table.

Food Pairing Recommendations

While your fruit and cottage cheese board is a complete breakfast on its own, you can always pair it with other dishes and beverages for a well-rounded meal. A hot cup of coffee or freshly squeezed orange juice can make all the difference. Your fruit and cheese board will also pair well with whole-grain toast or your favorite kind of bagel.

• Coffee: A steaming cup of coffee pairs excellently with a chilled fruit and cottage cheese board. The contrast between hot and cold creates a unique taste experience.
• Freshly squeezed juice: The refreshing taste of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice complements the rich and creamy cottage cheese as well as the sweet and tart fruits.
• Whole-grain toast or bagel: For additional variation in texture, provide some toasted whole-grain bagels or bread slices on the side. They pair beautifully with the creaminess of the cottage cheese.

Ultimately, your perfect pairing might be something you come across through experimentation, so don’t be afraid to try something different and find what makes your taste buds rejoice.

Wrapping Up Your Fruit and Cottage Cheese Board Experience

There’s no doubt that a cottage cheese and fruit board is a delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing way to begin your day. It’s reflective of a lifestyle that values balanced nutrition and the joy of playing with your food.

Whether you stick to the classic fruits and nuts or decide to venture into the exotic territory, remember the heart of your board will always be AE’s quality cottage cheese. So dig in and enjoy a breakfast that stimulates the senses and fuels your body for the day ahead.

We can’t wait to see how you bring your fruit and cottage cheese board to life. So, get creative, have fun, and don’t forget to share your creations!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common charcuterie fruits?

Common fruits used in a charcuterie board include apples, pears, grapes, and berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries). Citrus fruits like oranges and tangerines, stone fruits like peaches and plums, and tropical fruits like pineapple and mango are popular.

What is the five-ingredient charcuterie?

A simple five-ingredient charcuterie board can include the following:

1. Fruits: Choose a mix of fresh and dried fruits, such as grapes, strawberries, and dried apricots.
2. Cheese: Select a variety of cheeses with different textures and flavors, like brie, cheddar, and goat cheese.
3. Nuts: Add some crunch with a handful of almonds, cashews, or walnuts.
4. Crackers or bread: Include a selection of crackers or slices of crusty bread for spreading cheese and stacking with fruit.
5. Extras: Finish off your board with something sweet or savory, such as dark chocolate or a dollop of fruit preserves.

Feel free to combine and customize ingredients according to your taste and the occasion’s theme.