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Nothing goes better with Canadian cheese<\/a> than a good glass of red wine. Or does it? While red wine is the obvious pairing for most cheeses, the right white wine can offer a crisp alternative, especially for bringing out the full flavour of soft cheeses.<\/p>\n As a general rule, light white wines pair well with mild cheeses, while fruitier whites pair with pungent cheeses. For the intense flavours of blue cheeses, try a sweet dessert wine, such as Canadian ice wine. Pairing with creamy cheeses<\/strong><\/p>\n This recipe offers a simple but original cheese appetizer to serve at dinner parties. Creamy cheeses such as Canadian Brie are often best served with white wines, as their richness tends to linger on the palate and can interfere with the taste of reds. A wholesome white, such as a Sancerre, on the other hand, delivers a refreshing zest that helps clear the palate. If it\u2019s a special occasion, you can also serve champagne or a sparkling wine. The sweetness and lift of the bubbles will make a fine pairing for the rich softness of Canadian Brie.<\/p>\n CANADIAN BRIE FONDUE<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Prep. Time 10 – 15 mins WHAT YOU NEED<\/p>\n 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter1 clove garlic, minced INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/p>\n In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, onions, squash and peppers; saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add apple, saut\u00e9 2 minutes. Stir in water and saut\u00e9 for about 8 to 10 min or until squash is tender and liquid has evaporated.<\/p>\n
\nYou should also match like-with-like in terms of acidity: a high-acid cheese such as Canadian Feta will pair wonderfully with Sauvignon Blanc, for example, while Canadian Gouda, known for its low acidity, is perfectly complemented by a Chardonnay. Once you\u2019ve mastered these few rules of thumb, you\u2019ll find there\u2019s plenty of scope for combining a range of whites with your cheeses of choice.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cooking Time 8 – 12 mins
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Yields 4 – 6 servings<\/p>\n
\n\u00bc tsp dried thyme (or \u00bd tsp (2 mL) fresh thyme)
\n\u00bc cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion
\n\u00bc cup (50 mL) finely diced butternut squash
\n\u00bc cup (50 mL) diced red peppers
\n\u00bc cup (50 mL) finely chopped apple
\n1 tbsp (15 mL) water
\n1 round (200 g) Canadian Brie Cheese, divided in half
\n4 – 6 cups (1 ‘ 1.5 L) cubes French Bread or baguette
\n1 tsp (5 mL) Maldon Sea Salt or coarse sea salt<\/p>\n