Cervelle de Canut
Silky whipped fresh cheese with herbs, garlic, and a bright vinegar punch—a Lyonnaise classic that tastes like French bistro in a bowl. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for scooping.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 14 oz fresh sheep's milk cheese or ricotta
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon or dill, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- ½ tbsp whole grain mustard
Instructions
- 1
Spoon the cheese into a bowl. Whip with a fork until fluffy and light, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Fold in the chives, parsley, tarragon, garlic, and shallot until well combined.
- 3
Drizzle in the vinegar and mustard, stirring gently until streaked through.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- 5
Serve at room temperature with crusty bread, crackers, or crudités.
Tools you’ll need
- bowl
- fork
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