Best Cervelle De Canut French Cream Cheese Spread With Wine Recipes
CERVELLE DE CANUT (HERBED CHEESE SPREAD)
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
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.
CERVELLE DE CANUT
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
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 (FRENCH CREAM CHEESE SPREAD WITH WINE)
A French spread from the Burgundy region. The original recipe asks for quark, a German/French soft curd cheese, but it will work with cottage cheese as well. Serve the spread with fresh toast. The preparation time does not include the 4 hours needed to strain the cottage cheese.
Provided by Is This Really Nece
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the cottage cheese in a very fine sieve (or, alternatively, in a strainer that is lined with straining cloth) and leave to strain for circa 4 hours.
- Mix the cottage cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, and wine and whip into a paste.
- Add the shallots, chervil, parsley, and chives, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 363, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.1
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