
Recipe etc.: Granola-Crusted Cheese
By Chloë Stewart
This hack is game changing. Move aside show-stopping cakes. We're here for the show-stopping cheeseboards and we're going to help you level up your summer grazing tables and picky bit evenings with this Savoury Granola-Crusted Cheese. Ready to dip, spread, serve all summer long.
For this recipe you will need:
- 150g (minimum) of soft cheese (no rind) ex. boursin/goat cheese tomme/ricotta/cream cheese formed into a ball and chilled
- 100-200g (enough to coat) of nibs etc. Barley, Spelt & Walnut Granola
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Flaky Salt
Method:
- Ensure your soft cheese is not fridge-cold – this will help the granola to better adhere. If not already round, shape your soft cheese into a ball.
- Pour the savoury granola onto a baking tray. Place your ball of cheese onto the granola and start to coat it: pressing granola onto the top, the sides, and rolling it across the granola on the tray. Take your time to make sure it's well coated, and pressing well with your hands – you can be firm.
- You can prepare ahead and store the granola-crusted cheese ball in the fridge until ready to serve but the granola may soften slightly (though the flavour will still be there).
- When ready to serve, drizzle extra virgin olive oil into the serving dish, add a pinch of flaky salt, and top with the granola-crusted cheese ball into the dish. Place in the middle of your cheeseboard/grazing table and tuck in.
Serving suggestions: crusty bread, crackers and seasonal crudités such as endive, carrot, celery, apple.