How would you verbally describe the cheese course?
Colston Bassett blue with walnut and sultana.
What style of cheese is Colston Bassett Blue?
Stilton, a pasteurized cow’s milk
blue cheese from England.
What sweet element balances the cheese?
Sultana compote.
What pastry element is included?
Walnut tart.
Name three main ingredients in this course.
Colston Bassett blue cheese, walnut, sultana.
What ingredient provides acidity?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV).
What provides sweetness in the tart and compote?
Sugar and golden raisins (sultanas).
What allergens are present in the Stilton course?
Dairy, gluten, egg, nuts.
Mnemonic / Image Trick
Picture a blue-veined wheel of cheese cracked open, spilling out a walnut tart with golden raisins tumbling down 🌰🍇. A little vinegar bottle pours over the tart like syrup, balancing richness with acidity.
what pairs with Stilton?
Dow’s Port
