Description
Ina Garten’s Savory Coeur à la Crème delivers luxurious French elegance with creamy cheese and delicate herbs. Silky cream cheese blended with fresh chives and green onions creates an elegant appetizer perfect for sophisticated gatherings and intimate dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 (9-ounce/255 grams) jar Crosse & Blackwell Major Grey’s chutney
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Serving Suggestion:
- Carr’s Whole Wheat Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese in an electric mixer with a whisk attachment on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the cream cheese while mixing on low speed, continuing until the mixture becomes thick and firm with a consistent texture.
- Carefully line a 6-inch (15 centimeters) coeur à la crème mold or small sieve with multiple layers of cheesecloth, allowing extra fabric to hang over the edges for easy handling.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into the prepared cheesecloth-lined mold, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula to create a uniform shape.
- Fold the overhanging cheesecloth edges gently over the top of the cream cheese mixture to completely cover the surface.
- Position the mold over a small bowl to allow excess liquid to drain, which helps concentrate the flavors and improve the texture.
- Cover the entire setup with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-16 hours, allowing the crème to set and develop a rich, tangy flavor profile.
- When ready to serve, remove the mold from the refrigerator and discard any liquid that has collected in the bowl.
- Carefully invert the crème onto a decorative serving plate, gently peeling away the cheesecloth.
- Generously spoon chutney over the top of the crème, letting it cascade down the sides for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately with an assortment of crisp crackers and a small serving knife for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- Grab room-temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky-smooth mixture without pesky lumps.
- Whip the cream cheese blend until it reaches a light, airy consistency that holds its shape beautifully.
- Layer cheesecloth generously to create a sturdy mold that catches every delicious drop of excess liquid.
- Let the cheese mixture rest in the refrigerator overnight, allowing flavors to mingle and develop deep, rich notes.
- Select a premium chutney that brings a vibrant sweet-and-spicy punch to complement the creamy cheese base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/10th of the recipe)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 407 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg