Herbed Cheese Spread
A deliciously seasoned soft spread served as part of the cheese course at a restaurant in Lyons, France.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
140 minCook
0 minReady
140 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
ricotta cheese
or other soft fresh white cheese, such as fromage blanc or goat cheese |
|
| ½ | cup |
chives
snipped fresh |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
shallots
finely chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
chervil
fresh, chopped or additional parsley |
|
| ¾ | cup |
heavy whipping cream
beaten to soft peaks |
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 ½ | tablespoons |
white wine vinegar
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
ricotta cheese
or other soft fresh white cheese, such as fromage blanc or goat cheese |
|
| 118 | ml |
chives
snipped fresh |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
| 45 | ml |
shallots
finely chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
chervil
fresh, chopped or additional parsley |
|
| 177 | ml |
heavy whipping cream
beaten to soft peaks |
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 23 | ml |
white wine vinegar
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
Directions
Try it on french or walnut bread.
Makes 4 cups.
Using electric mixer, beat cheese with chives, parsley, shallots and chervil.
Fold in whipped cream, oil, vinegar, salt and peper. Refrigerate until well chilled.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
Serve chilled with sliced bread.
