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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Spoon the cheese into a bowl. Whip with a fork until fluffy and light, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Fold in the chives, parsley, tarragon, garlic, and shallot until well combined.
Step 3
Drizzle in the vinegar and mustard, stirring gently until streaked through.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Step 5
Serve at room temperature with crusty bread, crackers, or crudités.
Tools you’ll need
- bowl
- fork
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