Blue cheese with honey

Blue cheese with honey is a simple yet sophisticated appetizer or dessert, pairing the pungent, salty, and creamy notes of blue cheese with the floral sweetness of honey. The dish typically features a wedge or crumbles of blue cheese (like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton) served with a drizzle of raw honey, often accompanied by nuts, crackers, or fruit. Its origins are rooted in European cheese-making traditions, particularly in France and Italy, where combining cheese and fruit/honey is a classic pairing.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and protein, with a moderate amount of sugar from the honey. It provides a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	17 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	380 mg
Calcium	110 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 µg
Vitamin A	130 µg RAE
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Selenium	4 µg
Zinc	0.8 mg
Copper	0.03 mg

Per 1 oz (28 g) blue cheese with 1 tbsp (21 g) honey · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing is a classic example of 'agrodolce' (sweet and sour) in Italian cuisine, and nutritionally, the fat in the cheese helps with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, while the honey provides quick energy. Culturally, it's often served as a sophisticated end to a meal or as part of a charcuterie board.