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The marble cake plate from Joanna Gaines’ Hearth and Hand with Magnolia line (found at
Target
) can do more than just safeguard your cake —
repurpose this cake stand
To ensure your cheese stays nice and cool, thanks to marble’s excellent thermal conductivity, it swiftly transfers heat away from food items (and even your hands). This explains why marble surfaces always seem colder to the touch. Essentially, it draws the warmth right off your skin. That’s also why stepping on a marble tile post-shower can be unpleasant—the marble rapidly removes heat from your feet, making them feel chilly.
Just like everything else from Joanna Gaines, this marble cake plate features an exquisite design. It comes with a lovely glass cover that rests securely on top of the marble base, allowing it to sit steadily on your tabletop or countertop. Beyond being practical, it will inspire you to
begin viewing cake stands as decoration
In their own regard, more crucially, due to marble’s conductive properties, it assists in maintaining cheese within the ideal range of 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit — otherwise known as room temperature. And indeed, this is beneficial since when cheese reaches room temperature, the fat molecules inside become somewhat less rigid. As these molecules relax, they release the rich umami tastes and delightful aromas inherent in the cheese. Cheese at room temperature becomes both creamier and softer, enhancing its texture so that a wider spectrum of flavors can be detected by our palates. Therefore, transforming the marble cake stand into a cheese platter seems like an intelligent choice.
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Suggestions for Keeping Cheese Fresh
If you plan to keep your cheese in Joanna Gaines’ cake stand, make sure to let it reach room temperature before slicing. Taking the cheese directly from the refrigerator and placing it onto the cake plate could require between 20 minutes to an hour for softer cheeses, whereas harder varieties might take longer. Moreover, since the lid on the Magnolia cheese stand provides a good seal, storing the cheese at room temperature won’t cause it to dry out or draw insects.
The
U.S. Department of Health
Safety guidelines recommend that, typically, food shouldn’t remain outside at room temperature for longer than two hours. If it does, dangerous bacteria may begin to grow, potentially causing foodborne illness. However, you do have some flexibility based on the variety of cheeses placed on your marble platter. As per the
U.S. Dairy
Cheeses with less moisture, such as Cheddar or Parmesan, tend to remain fresh for a longer time when exposed to air compared to softer varieties like Camembert or Brie, which spoil more quickly.
Even though you might want to leave the cheese on the countertop because of marble’s heat-conducting qualities, it’s advisable to return it to the refrigerator within two hours. Foods enter what we call the “danger zone” when they’re kept at temperatures ranging from 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, as these conditions promote rapid bacteria proliferation. Placed at either 68°F or 72°F, which are typical room temperatures, your cheese would sit squarely within this risky range.
Additional Items That Might Be Kept in the Enclosed Cake Stand
Other items may also enjoy taking refuge beneath the canopy of Joanna Gaines’ cake stand. To transform this element into
cost-effective aspect of your table decoration
Remember these details: The marble plate measures 11 inches wide, but only part of this area will actually be available for use since the lid occupies some edge spaces. Additionally, with a height of 8.5 inches, the items placed within mustn’t be too tall. From an appearance standpoint, consider placing visually appealing foods as the dish is designed to highlight whatever’s beneath its domed cover.
Consider quiche as an instance. It not only appears impressive but also improves in flavor when served at room temperature. Ensure that its edges extend beyond the inner rim of the cake plate’s domed cover by making it accordingly.
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Because using a standard 9-inch quiche pan could place the crust too near to the dome.
Think about turning it into a butter board instead. Since it’s fine to leave butter at room temperature without spoiling, placing the cake plate right at the center of your spread works well. Display this arrangement using your marble cake stand. Position this atop a bigger decorative wooden chopping board which you’ve adorned with various types of sliced breads and crackers. Simply ensure the dome lid remains over the cake plate till just before guests arrive to maintain freshness.
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