Creamy Garlic and Herb Spread "Football"
Votes: 1
Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10-12
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10-12
Nutritional value per serving:
Serving size: 1 of 10
Calories 261, total fat 26 G., saturated fats 13 G., proteins 4 G., carbohydrates 5 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 69 mg, sodium 179 mg, sugar 2 G.
Serving size: 1 of 10
Calories 261, total fat 26 G., saturated fats 13 G., proteins 4 G., carbohydrates 5 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 69 mg, sodium 179 mg, sugar 2 G.
This spread captivates not only with its striking presentation, but also with its stunning texture and creamy flavor, with vibrant notes of garlic and fresh herbs. To thicken and shape the spread, hang the cheese mixture in a sieve and let it drain. This recipe calls for serving the spread in the shape of an American football, but you can shape it into any ball if you're preparing a special appetizer for a specific game. Crushed nuts help color the "ball" and also infuse the spread with their fantastic flavor. Arrange crackers around the spread and serve.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 340 g cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, and dill
- 1 small clove of garlic, crushed
- 0.5 cup walnuts, very finely chopped
- Various crackers, for serving
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Beat the cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually beat in the heavy cream. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream. Then stir in the herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Line an 7-inch (18 cm) sieve with several layers of cheesecloth, letting the ends hang over. Place the sieve over a bowl. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the sieve and fold the ends of the cheesecloth over the top. Gently press the cheesecloth into an oval shape with your hands. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth, lift them up, and twist tightly, trying to maintain the oval shape of the spread. Refrigerate the sieve in the bowl for 8 hours or overnight.
- To serve, unfold the spread and invert it onto a serving platter with the rounded side facing up. Using cheesecloth, gently shape the spread to resemble a football, then discard the cheesecloth and drain any excess liquid from the bowl.
- Place the walnuts in a medium skillet. Toast over medium heat for about 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool. Sprinkle the walnuts over the ball, pressing them in to completely coat the spread. Place the remaining 2 tablespoons sour cream in a small zip-lock plastic bag and snip off a 1/4-inch corner. Pipe sour cream onto the spread to form the laces of an American football. Serve with crackers.
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