Weissbier Cheese from Castello has a smooth consistency, nice and soft with a buttery flavor and hints of nutty sweetness, as well as a faint taste of beer leaving a tangy finish. It is a terrific melting cheese, and is perfect for sandwiches or atop French Onion Soup. Its rind is brushed with Weissbeir, a German wheat beer, three times a week during its 12 week ripening period creating perfection! For more inspired recipes check out my Pinterest here, and try this is easy and delicious recipe, also a crowd pleaser.
Roasted Tomato Crostini with Weissbier Cheese & Fresh Basil
4 servings
Ingredients:
12 1/2 inch slices Loaf fresh French bread or 4 slices Loaf Italian.
12 Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
12 fresh basil leaves
Olive oil to drizzle
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Weissbier Cheese, sliced thin with grater, enough to cover each piece of toast
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil on a sheet pan. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Toast in oven for approximately 4-5 minutes or until they begin to harden, not burn. Turn oven to broil. Take toast out of the oven and cover with the cheese slices. Add sliced cheery tomatoes, and return to the oven broiling for 2-3 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately with favorite beer or white wine.
A big thank you to Castello Moments for sponsoring this post–and giving me the opportunity to share these delicious cheeses with you all. Please see my other Castello Cheese recipes and enter to win a cheese tasting in your own home here.
