
Autumn Wreath
- Plan to use at least three
pounds of block-shaped cheese.
- Cranberry Relish for accompaniment.
- Use a cheese slicer to
make even slices (1/8- to 1/4-thick). Using a few seasoned cheeses,
like Jalapeño Jack, will give the appearance of changing
leaves.
- To make leaves of various
sizes, use cheese-leaf cutters (available in cookware and hardware
stores).
- In the center of a round
cheese board, place a bowl of cranberry relish (available in
most grocery stores).
- Place leaves in a ring
around the bowl. Repeat layering with remaining leaves. Cover
with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator until serving time.
Use leftover cheese leaves for snacks, casseroles, pizzas and
salads.
Recipe by Chef Gale Gand.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of the American Dairy Association.