What cheese can go in a Christmas hamper?

The short answer is any! Cheese is a great treat that's well suited to the festive season, so the only thing that should impact your choice, especially if the hamper is a gift, is what cheese the recipient will enjoy.

A cheese hamper could also be a great addition to your dinner spread or as a cheese and wine course to add a fun twist to the day. This means you can choose a wide range of cheeses and allow everyone to indulge in their favourite, meaning no option is off the table.

If you are hoping to create a really special, Christmas-themed hamper, there are a few kinds of cheese that seem especially fit for the festive season. Here are just a few.

 

Christmas-themed cheeses

There are a few options that have more of a Christmas feel to them than others, so here are some that you could include in your spread.

• Smoked cheese:
  The warm, deep flavour of smoked cheese is reminiscent of the rich indulgence of Christmas time and is a great fit for the festive season. Applewood smoked especially is a great choice.

• Nutty cheese:
  Christmas is often associated with chestnuts and warm fires, so it seems only natural to enjoy some cheeses with a nutty undertone over the festive period too. You could opt for a mellow brie or a rich gouda, amongst others.

• Mature cheddar: 
  You would be amiss to skip a classic like mature cheddar. Its rich and full flavour would be a great addition to any cheese selection over Christmas and can be enjoyed alongside a range of snacks.

• Cranberry cheddar:
  If mature cheddar is a little too 'every day' for you, why not try our limited edition cranberry cheddar? This would be the perfect Christmas-themed gift that has hints of the classic festive treat, cranberry sauce. With a delightful nod to the Christmas classic, you don't want to miss out on this bursting flavour combination!

   

• Christmas pudding cheddar
  If you're looking for something a little more out there or want to add a fun twist to your cheese hamper, you can't go wrong with our Christmas pudding cheddar. This cheese offers all the sweetness of Christmas pudding alongside a creamy cheese base. It may sound adventurous, but that's what makes it so unforgettable! This is a great option to spice up your Christmas cheese selection and get everyone talking.

• Charcoal cheddar
  If you are looking for a more playful gift that is still purposeful, the black-as-charcoal cheddar from The Chuckling Cheese Co is a great option. Black all the way through, this is a brilliant way to add some humour to your hamper. As well as this, the cheese offers a rich flavour, so it's not only playful but also perfectly edible and the root of a good laugh.

How to serve your cheeseboard

Whether you are serving a cheeseboard or giving a hamper as a gift, it is best to make sure you remove the cheese from the fridge around 40 minutes before serving to make sure the cheese can warm up enough for its full flavour to be enjoyed. You may also want to include some additions like chutney or crackers to your cheese hamper to make sure the recipient can tuck in right away.

Order a premade hamper today

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and it can be hard to find the time to individualise every gift. With The Chuckling Cheese Company, you can simply choose the hamper you want and your task is complete. You can even have the items in the hamper individually wrapped to make it feel all the more special. To combine all the best parts of Christmas this festive season, make sure to head to The Chuckling Cheese Company website today and choose the perfect option for you like our cheese gifts!