Old Chatham Camembert Cheese | Fig Paper Envelope | Candied Dandelion | Organic Honeycomb | Caramelized Honey

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    10

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Elements of Dessert

By Francisco Migoya

Published 2012

  • About
Why These Flavors Work

Cheese and fruits typically go well together. Now, this does not apply to all cheeses and all fruits. Camembert and figs are a good example of a proper match. Figs are sweet but not too sweet. They balance the funk and the salt from cheese. The honey components (sauce and comb) add a sweet note and also a floral flavor. The candied dandelion is also a floral flavor, which ties in with the other floral notes from the wildflower