Anchovy Cheese Recipe

Name: Anchovy Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese (softened, at room temperature) or any similar cheese; 4 ounces (1 stick, or 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature (soft and easily spread); 3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream; 8-10 anchovies (more or less -- fewer if using large ones), plus more to taste and/or to garnish,; 2 teaspoon of capers,, drained and coarsely chopped, plus a few more for garnish, if desired; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, divided in half; 10-12 chives, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Pine nuts, if desired, for garnish; FOR SERVING; Thin slices baguette, toasted, or water biscuits; Radish rosettes

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese (softened, at room temperature) or any similar cheese
4 ounces (1 stick, or 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature (soft and easily spread)
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
8-10 anchovies (more or less -- fewer if using large ones), plus more to taste and/or to garnish,
2 teaspoon of capers,, drained and coarsely chopped, plus a few more for garnish, if desired
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, divided in half
10-12 chives, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Pine nuts, if desired, for garnish
FOR SERVING
Thin slices baguette, toasted, or water biscuits
Radish rosettes

1
Thoroughly cream together the butter, cream cheese and creme fraiche. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the anchovies with the chopped capers to make a fine paste. Add the anchovy paste and the mustard, chives, half of the chopped parsley (or all, if you plan to garnish with anchovies), and the lemon zest and juice. Stir well to blend thoroughly.
2
Taste and add more lemon, mustard or anchovies, to taste. (You'll need to pound the additional anchovies, of course.) Shape into a mound onto a small plate surrounded by radish rosettes or plain crackers. I do this using a bowl that I've lightly rinsed with water beforehand. I stuff the spread into it, then turn it out, smoothing with a butter knife once it's on the plate. You can also serve this in several medium ramekins.
3
Garnish with anchovies, radiating from the center, piling on a few capers at the intersection. Or sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley. Or some toasted pine nuts. Whatever you like.
4
Serve with water biscuits, thin slices of toasted baguette, or on radish rosettes.
5
Enjoy!! ;o)
6
If you really like paprika and caraway seeds, feel free to add a tablespoon or so of each. The result will be more complex, with the anchovies less dominant. You'll essentially have an anchovy-heavy Liptauer.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese (softened, at room temperature) or any similar cheese, 4 ounces (1 stick, or 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature (soft and easily spread), 3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream, 8-10 anchovies (more or less -- fewer if using large ones), plus more to taste and/or to garnish,, and more.

Yes, Anchovy Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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