Elevate your breakfast with this chic cottage cheese terrine
Cottage cheese for breakfast is nothing new. However, in this form, it's definitely less known. It looks so elegant that it can also be served as an appetizer. A cottage cheese terrine will certainly impress guests.
What healthy food can be eaten for breakfast or dinner? One of the most common answers will certainly be cottage cheese, and that's perfectly reasonable because it's an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and calcium.
Cottage cheese is ideal for breakfast
Simply slice the cottage cheese, put it on slices of bread, and a delicious breakfast is ready. Good additions to such sandwiches include honey or homemade preserves. You can also mix it with yogurt or cream and then add finely chopped chives and radishes. There are numerous ways to enjoy it, and surely everyone has their favorite. A cottage cheese terrine is definitely less known.
Terrine - what kind of dish is it?
Terrine is a dish originating from French cuisine, with its name referring to its elongated shape. Initially, it was prepared with meat, but now it can also be based on fish or vegetables. Nothing prevents you from making a terrine with cottage cheese as well. The best choice would be full-fat or semi-fat cottage cheese. You can also use cheese similar to what's used for cheesecake.
Cottage cheese in an elegant version
This appetizer allows for culinary creativity. You can add your favorite ingredients to the cottage cheese to create the best composition. Gelatin will be needed to ensure the dish is one elegant form. At this time of year, when everyone longs for spring, it's worth opting for green ingredients. Cranberries and nuts would also fit perfectly.
Cottage Cheese Terrine
Ingredients:
- 1.3 pounds of semi-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons of natural yogurt (or optionally cream)
- Several radishes
- A handful of cranberries
- A few sprigs of chives and dill
- Finely chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
- 3.5 teaspoons of gelatin
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Preparation method:
- Soak the gelatin in 4 tablespoons of cold water, heat until dissolved, and let cool.
- Crush the cottage cheese with a fork or blend it, and mix with natural yogurt or cream. Mix well.
- Clean, rinse, and dry the radishes, then grate them.
- Rinse, dry, and finely chop the greens.
- Chop the nuts and cranberries as well.
- Mix the cottage cheese with the additions and seasonings. Combine with the dissolved gelatin.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into an elongated mold lined with plastic wrap. Smooth the surface of the terrine.
- Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours.
- Place the terrine whole on a large plate. Decorate it with greens, slice it, and serve with fresh bread.
