Why Chocolate Dipped Parmesan is the sweet and salty treat to try

Most people either have a sweet tooth or a sweet tooth, and whichever side of the sweet versus salty debate you stumble upon, you probably have endless opinions about which tastes better. You might not think you have a chocolate craving after a heavy meal, but you think cheese is the perfect dessert: Europeans even introduced the concept of dessert so that everyone could treat themselves to a charcuterie board at any time of the day.

Mixing savory and savory combinations is nothing new, of course — you can find chocolate-covered pretzels or Reese's Peanut Butter Cups at almost any store. But there are certain flavor combinations we're used to and others that just rock the boat. The latest food combination taking people by storm is dark chocolate covered chunks of parmesan cheese, and we're just here to say hey, don't put it down until you've tried it.

A creative genius mixed cheese and chocolate together to create a flavor combination that TikTok calls "an odd combination" that kind of works. Just watch this video of a Dark Chocolate Grilled Parmesan Cheese Sandwich and you might suddenly have a chocolate craving. This parmesan and chocolate combo is like a s'more sandwich but better, and might be the proof you need that parmesan deserves a chocolate coating.

Here's everything you need to know about Chocolate Covered Parmesan Cheese, why this combination works, and how you can try it at home.

Why parmesan cheese and dark chocolate?

Parmesan is considered one of the best melting cheeses. The same goes for dark chocolate, which is one of the fastest melting chocolate options. Mixed together, they form a delicious combination that literally melts in your mouth.

But chunks of Parmesan cheese covered in dark chocolate are one thing, too. According to Food Pairing , a company specializing in flavor analysis, there's actually a scientific explanation for why this flavor pairing works so well. The rich, tart taste of Parmesan cheese and the bittersweet taste of dark chocolate combine to give a 64% match score , compared to 43% for regular chocolate and 31% for white chocolate.

How to taste parmesan with dark chocolate

There's no shortage of recipes online that showcase different ways to try this combination. Perhaps the easiest recipe is a grilled cheese like the one mentioned above, as you can simply mix the ingredients together and melt the sandwich on the stove, just like you would a regular grilled cheese. Whole Foods also has a Dark Chocolate Parmesan Chips recipe that you can try with just a few simple ingredients.

The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium offers a unique bon bon recipe that essentially consists of chunks of Parmesan cheese dipped in dark chocolate. Imagine preparing them as an appetizer the next time friends come over: they won't believe what you're giving them or how good it tastes. All you have to do is heat some dark chocolate in a small saucepan on the stovetop and use a fork to dip the parmesan chunks so they are completely covered in chocolate. Place them on a sheet of wax paper while you wait for them to dry, and you've got an easy and delicious snack that only took a few minutes to make. Try it for yourself, and maybe you'll make a parmesan-to-chocolate transformation.

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