🎃 Boo-tiful Bites: Halloween Candy & Cheese Pairing Guide
Join Us for a Spooktacular Flavor Adventure — Vern’s Style!
This Halloween, treat yourself to a sweet-and-savory adventure with Vern’s Cheese! We’ve brewed up a few Wisconsin-inspired pairings that prove candy and cheese are meant to mingle. Whether you’re hosting a costume party, handing out treats, or just curling up with your favorite scary movie, these combos are frightfully delicious.
🧀 Trick or treat your palate — the Wisconsin way!
🍬 Sweet & Savory Wisconsin Pairings
🤎 Schroederkase Brie & Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Why it works: The buttery, creamy texture of Wisconsin Brie pairs perfectly with the salty crunch of chocolate-covered pretzels — a sweet-and-savory combo that’s wickedly good.
💜 Schroederkase Triple Crème Bleu & Dark Chocolate
Why it works: The ultra-creamy, rich blue cheese pairs beautifully with bittersweet dark chocolate flavor adventure that’s sophisticated and indulgent.
💛 Vern’s Sharp Cheddar & Caramel Corn
Why it works: Sharp, crumbly, and perfectly aged — Vern’s Sharp Cheddar cuts through the buttery sweetness of caramel corn for a sweet-and-savory bite that keeps you coming back for more.
🖤 Wood River Creamery Original Cheddar Gruyère & Caramel-Filled Chocolates
Why it works: The smooth, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor of this cheese enhances the rich, creamy caramel inside chocolate, creating an indulgent sweet-and-savory bite that’s perfect for Halloween.
🧡 LaClare Cinnamon Spice Goat Cheese & Gummy Worms
Why it works: The tangy creaminess of goat cheese with warm cinnamon spice makes a surprisingly perfect match for fruity, chewy gummy worms — playful, bright, and a little bit spooky.
❤️ Vern’s Scorpion Cheddar & Spicy Cinnamon Candies
Why it works: Not for the faint of heart! The fiery kick of Vern’s Scorpion Cheddar pairs perfectly with those nostalgic red-hot cinnamon candies for a daring flavor explosion that’s equal parts heat and sweet.
💛 Vern’s Dill Havarti & Candy Corn
Why it works: Mellow and buttery with a pop of fresh dill, this Havarti brings out the creamy sweetness of candy corn for a playful combo that tastes like Wisconsin fall in a single bite.
🧀🎃 Fun Serving Ideas
Build a Candy & Cheese Board:
Arrange your pairings on a candy corn–inspired board: light cheeses at the top, cheddar in the middle, and bold flavors at the base. Add caramel corn, cinnamon candies, and extra sweets for pops of color.
Spooky Touches:
Accent with mini pumpkins, black cheese markers, or candy eyeballs for Halloween fun without the fuss.
Trick-or-Treat Tasting Party:
Set up tasting cards and let friends vote for their favorite pairing — it’s part game, part flavor experiment, and all fun!
🧙 Tasting Tips
Contrast is key: Sweet and spicy flavors shine when paired with creamy, nutty cheeses.
Balance the textures: Try chewy candies with firmer cheeses or crunchy sweets with softer ones.
Keep it fun: Halloween is about surprises — so experiment!
From spooky soirées to cozy nights in, these Vern’s-approved pairings bring a little Wisconsin magic to your Halloween.
🧀🎃 Visit Vern’s Cheese and Start Pairing!
Ready to taste these sweet-and-savory Wisconsin pairings for yourself? Stop by Vern’s Cheese and pick up your favorites to create your own Halloween cheese board masterpiece!
📍 Chilton Location: 232 N Main St, Chilton, WI
📍 Green Bay Location: 1241 Lombardi Access Road, Suite D, Green Bay, WI
