Savory Coeur a La Creme
Elevate your appetizer game with this indulgent Savory Coeur à la Crème, a creamy and herbaceous spread that’s as elegant as it is easy to make. This no-cook recipe combines rich cream cheese and mascarpone with vibrant fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and dill, plus a hint of lemon zest for brightness. Light and fluffy, thanks to a touch of heavy cream, it’s molded into a sophisticated heart shape (or any shape you prefer) using a cheesecloth-lined mold for a picture-perfect presentation. Ideal for entertaining, this spread pairs beautifully with crisp crackers or crusty baguette slices, making it a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Ready in just 15 minutes of hands-on prep and chilled to perfection, this savory delight is guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 4 oz Mascarpone cheese
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 piece Cheesecloth
- 0 Crackers or baguette slices (for serving, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese. Using a hand mixer or spatula, beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Add the heavy cream and continue beating until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Fold in the minced garlic, fresh chives, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 4
Line a coeur à la crème mold or a small fine mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth, letting the edges of the cheesecloth hang over the sides.
Step 5
Spoon the cheese mixture into the cheesecloth-lined mold or strainer, pressing gently to fill the mold evenly.
Step 6
Fold the overhanging cheesecloth over the top of the mixture to cover it completely.
Step 7
Set the mold or strainer over a bowl to catch any liquid that might drain off. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up and develop flavor.
Step 8
When ready to serve, carefully unfold the cheesecloth and invert the molded cheese onto a serving plate. Remove the cheesecloth gently.
Step 9
Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired, and serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (550.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1612.0 |
| Total Fat 149.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 90.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 451.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2134.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 21.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 428.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 518.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories