Canadian Cheese Plate
We created a Canadian-themed grazing board that highlights a selection of artisanal producers across the country.
Ingredients
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
- 12 Medjool dates pitted
- 6 slices bacon halved crosswise
Caramelized Onion & Maple Chutney
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large onions halved and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup good-quality maple syrup see note
To Assemble
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates
- Caramelized Onion & Maple Chutney
- Laiterie Charlevoix Cheddar With Black Garlic
- cheese curds
- Stonetown Artisan Cheese Wildwood
- Fromagerie Ruban Bleu Le Charbonnier
- Fromagerie du Presbytère Bleu D’Élizabeth
- Salt Spring Island Cheese Flower Chèvre
- Canada True Maple Syrup Cream Fudge
- crostini, crackers and grapes
Instructions
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
- Wrap each date with one piece of bacon and secure tightly with toothpick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon-wrapped dates and cook until golden and crispy all over, flipping as needed, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Caramelized Onion & Maple Chutney
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the onions and cook until they begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining onions and continue cooking until translucent, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until very soft and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in maple syrup; continue cooking until sticky and caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
To Assemble
- Place caramelized onion and maple chutney in small bowls and arrange in central spots on the board. Arrange cheeses, bacon-wrapped dates, maple fudge, crostini, crackers and grapes to fill in any gaps.
Notes
Use amber or dark Maple from Canada maple syrup in the Caramelized Onion & Maple Chutney for a rich, robust flavour.