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Cervelle de canut

Lyon herbed fresh cheese dip

⏱ 15 minServes 4Easy185 kcal

A recipe from Le Chaudron — the cooking of France’s regions.

01 — Ingredients4 servings

  • 500 g (18 oz)well-drained fromage blanc
  • 50 ml (3½ tbsp)thick crème fraîche
  • 3shallots
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 1bunch chives
  • 1 tablespoonchopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoonchervil
  • 2 tbspdry white wine
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonvinegar
  • Saltpepper
  • 500 g (18 oz) well-drained fromage blanc
  • 50 ml (3½ tbsp) thick crème fraîche
  • 3 shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chervil
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Salt pepper
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03 — Method

  1. Drain the fromage blanc in a cloth for 2 hours.
  2. Whisk it with the cream until fluffy.
  3. Very finely chop the shallots, garlic and all the herbs.
  4. Stir them into the cheese.
  5. Add the white wine, oil and vinegar.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  7. Cover and chill for 2 hours so the flavors develop.
  8. Serve chilled as a starter with toast or steamed potatoes.

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