Here are 10 surprisingly delicious pairings recommended by cheese industry professionals.

Give this salty and sweet combo a try with this CCP-approved chocolate and cheese pairing guide.

Whether you eat the melted cheese first or last is up to you.

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Its grassy-sweet undertones become vibrant and nutty when paired with dark chocolate infused with fruit.

Try a vegan dark chocolate bar with a light spread of soft vegan cheese.

Make it a pairing trifecta by pouring Chardonnay to accompany the chocolate and cheese pairing.

Pair those bold flavors with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.

So adding bold chocolate to the mix intensifies the salt of the two ingredients while adding a creamy texture.

“Using apeanut butter truffleto do this is just plain fun.”