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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Recipe Information
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
- Crackers or baguette slices (for serving, optional)
Instructions
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.
Add the heavy cream and continue beating until light and fluffy.
Fold in the minced garlic, fresh chives, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
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.
Spoon the cheese mixture into the cheesecloth-lined mold or strainer, pressing gently to fill the mold evenly.
Fold the overhanging cheesecloth over the top of the mixture to cover it completely.
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.
When ready to serve, carefully unfold the cheesecloth and invert the molded cheese onto a serving plate. Remove the cheesecloth gently.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired, and serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.7 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.7 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 451 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 2134 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 518 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
