How to Serve Comfort Cream

Usually you should age your Comfort Cream for at least a few days depending on how ripe you like soft cheeses. To test, press your finger into the surface of the cheese to see how firm it is. Bring the cheese up to room temperature (usually at least 30 minutes) and plate with your favourite gourmet crackers. Garnish with fruit, grapes and nuts. The rind is edible so don't let it go to waste. It's full of flavour.

How to Serve Niagara Gold

Once you've purchased your Niagara Gold, you can store it well-wrapped in your refrigerated for months. It will continue to develop in flavour, texture and aroma if you resist the temptation to just eat it now. It's kind of like putting a good bottle down. It's also why it's a good idea to buy several pieces so you have some to age.

Once you've made the decision though, just place your cheese on the counter to come to room temperature for about an hour. Leave it wrapped so that it does not dry out around the edges. Then plate and serve as above. Try the rind, it is edible also and offers interesting flavours and textures.

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Niagara Gold Aligot Potatoes - By Dr. Dave Turineck

Dave Turineck is a practicing Emergency Physician in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In his spare time, he's a member of the gastronomic club Les Marmitons which meets monthly at the Niagara Culinary Institute at Niagara College. Dave is currently pursuing his Pro Chef Certification at the presitigous Culinary Institute of America.

After returning from a recent trip to Paris, Dave was inspired to try a deliciouis and traditional French potato preparation from l'Aubrac, in the south central region of France..Aligot de l'Aubrac.

His motivation was to find one of our own Niagara Cheeses to prepare this dish. Niagara Gold has many of the same characteristics of the traditional Tome de Cantal or Languiole used in this dish and the Niagara Gold proved to be an excellent substitute.

Below he used it in a presentation of a classic Ratatouille with Filet Mignon medallions.

Aligot de L'Aubrac Recipealigot recipe

To serve four good-sized appetites:

  1. Let the Niagara Gold come to room temperature around 2 hours before using.
  2. Peel  potatoes and cook in salted water starting from a cold temperature, bring to a slow boil and cook gently.
  3. Cut the Niagara Gold into small, thin pieces
  4. Take the cooked potatoes (do not overcook as they will absorb too much water) and mash and taste adjust (using a good old potato masher) (Some prefer to cook the potatoes in their skins)
  5. Gradually add the warmed milk or creme fraiche, butter and garlic to a good, firm consistency. Warm and stir on a low heat burner for a few minutes (this can also remove some of the last water or you may use less milk)
  6. Place the cut Niagara Gold onto the potatoes to warm a few minutes before mixing into the potatoes. With a strong hand, it is important now to continually mix by a "folding" action (lifting the mixture up and incorporating the cheese and air into the potatoes) until the desired mixture shown in the photo is attained.
  7. Finally salt to taste and serve immediately.
  8. ENJOY!