Cherry Delight Cheese Spread

You’ll love our Creamy Cherry Delight Spread! Door County is known for its delicious cherries, so of course, we included this as one of our spreadable flavors. It’s a soft, spreadable cheese with a delightful cherry sweetness. Try it in a stuffed French toast recipe or simply spread on a bagel for a taste of Door County! Sold in 8-oz containers.

Creamy Cherry Delight Spread   

Product Description: Creamy Cherry Delight Spread offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It combines the sweet and slightly tart notes of cherries with the rich, creamy, and slightly tangy flavor of the cream cheese, resulting in a well-balanced taste that is neither too sweet nor too tart.

Pairings and Complementary Flavors:

Cocktails: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Gin and Tonic, Amaretto Sour
~ A classic bourbon-based Old Fashioned provides a warm and robust contrast to the sweet and creamy spread.
~ A whiskey Manhattan stands up to the richness of the spread while offering a complex flavor profile.
~ Gin and Tonic with a splash of cherry juice provide a refreshing, slightly tart counterpoint to the spread.
~ An Amaretto Sour has a sweet and sour profile that enhances the cherry and cream cheese flavors.

Wine: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Moscato, Zinfandel, Port Wine
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A slightly sweet or off-dry Riesling complements the sweetness of the cherries.
~ With its lighter body and fruity notes, Pinot Noir harmonizes beautifully.
~ A slightly sweet Moscato enhances the cherry flavors while matching the spread sweetness.
~ A bold Zinfandel with dark fruit flavors and a hint of spice stands up to the prominent flavor of the spread.
~ With its rich, sweet flavors, Port Wine makes a delightful pairing.

Beer: Wheat Beer, Porter, Stout, Saison, Pale Ale.
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A light, fruity, and slightly spicy Wheat Beer nicely complements the cherry flavors in the spread.
~ A dark beer like Porter or Stout, with chocolate and vanilla notes, provides a robust contrast to the spread.
~ The complex, slightly fruity, and spicy profile of a Saison makes a good match for the creamy and fruity spread.
~ Pale Ale with a moderate hop profile contrasts the cherries’ sweetness and the cream cheese’s richness.

Accompaniments: bagels, crostini, pretzels, graham crackers, fruits, nuts, dark chocolate
~ A bagel or toasted crostini provides a crispy base that complements the creamy spread, while pretzels offer a salty contrast. The crunchy sweetness of graham crackers makes them an excellent pair for a dessert-like snack.
~ Fresh apples or pears add a fresh, juicy element, while almonds, walnuts, or pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor that complements the cherries and the cream cheese.
~ Dark chocolate is a luxurious and decadent pairing.

Suggested uses:

~ Brings a sweet and creamy touch to a brunch charcuterie board
~ A decadent twist to traditional stuffed French toast, pancakes, waffles, crepes, bagels, or desserts
~ Spread it in sandwiches or wraps to create a sweet and savory pairing
~ A decadent twist to traditional stuffed French toast, pancakes, waffles, crepes, bagels, or desserts