Best Cervelle De Canut Faisselle Aux Herbes Recipes

CERVELLE DE CANUT

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Cervelle de canut is a French specialty from Lyon and literally means 'silk worker's brain', named for the silk weavers of 19th century Lyon who were called 'canuts'. It's a fantastic nibble. Spread it over crusty bread.

Provided by stella

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

9 ounces fromage blanc
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine fromage blanc, creme fraiche, vinegar, and oil in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Stir in shallot, tarragon, chives, chervil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CERVELLE DE CANUT (HERBED CHEESE SPREAD)

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The author Bill Buford spent years in Lyon, France, researching French cuisine for his book "Dirt." He picked up this recipe from a modern Lyonnaise bouchon, Le Bouchon des Filles. The simple, savory mixture of fromage blanc with shallots, garlic and other seasonings is a mainstay in Lyon, where it often appears with the cheese course. (Or it may be the cheese course.) The name means silk worker's brain, a mysterious reference to the days when silk weaving made Lyon rich. This version is set apart by its lavish use of fresh herbs.

Provided by Pete Wells

Categories snack, dips and spreads, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh, whole-milk, full-fat fromage blanc (ideally from a farm)
1 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herb leaves (such as dill, tarragon, chives, chervil and parsley)
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 small garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more as needed

Steps:

If using farm-fresh cheese, line a sieve with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Add the fromage blanc and let it strain at room temperature for at least 3 to 4 hours to eliminate excess liquid.
Combine fromage blanc with all remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until the shallots are finely chopped and the texture begins to resemble cottage cheese, about 30 seconds.
Empty into a bowl and whisk; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chilled; eat with a spoon or serve with baguette.