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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
Cervelle de Canut
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Spoon the cheese into a bowl. Whip with a fork until fluffy and light, ~2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Fold in the chives, parsley, tarragon, garlic, and shallot until well combined.

  3. Step 3

    Drizzle in the vinegar and mustard, stirring gently until streaked through.

  4. Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Serve at room temperature with crusty bread, crackers, or crudités.

Tools you’ll need

  • bowl
  • fork

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