Spreadable CHEESE CREAM for canapés, also ideal for pasta, perfect for all occasions, creamy and delicious.
Creamy, soft, and delicious to spread on anything: canapés, warm crostini, sandwiches, savory puff pastry or shortcrust snacks, but also for dressing pasta when you have no desire to cook but plenty of desire to eat well. An easy and quick cheese cream, clever, ready in a few minutes and perfect for aperitifs, buffets, holiday lunches, quick dinners, and also for filling savory pies or last-minute appetizers.
This spreadable cheese cream is like a fridge superhero: prepare it quickly, it saves you when unexpected guests arrive, and it also solves dinner when you don’t know what to make. Plus, it’s so soft, velvety, and creamy that you’ll find yourself spreading it on freshly toasted bread just like that… without even thinking. It’s the classic “I’ll just finish setting up the cheese mousse” and then poof… half the bowl is gone!
Moreover, the cheese cream is super customizable: you can make it more delicate, flavorful, aromatic, spicy, lighter, or more indulgent. It’s perfect for the holiday season to serve with canapés, fancy appetizers, and small starters that seem super chic but actually take just 5 minutes to make.
Follow me in the kitchen today for spreadable cheese cream.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4.2 oz gorgonzola
- 3.5 oz ricotta
- 2.8 oz mascarpone
- 2 tbsps fresh cream
- 1 tbsp honey
- walnuts
Steps
Remove the crust from the gorgonzola and cut it into pieces.
In a bowl, combine gorgonzola, ricotta, and spreadable cheese.
Add the cream and work with a whisk or immersion blender until you obtain a smooth and velvety cream.
If you like a sweet-salty contrast, incorporate a teaspoon of honey.
Adjust the pepper if needed.Add 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped walnuts at the end, mixing with a spatula.
For a more firm texture, refrigerate for at least 30-40 minutes.
Bon appétit
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Spreadable CHEESE CREAM for canapés
Clever tips for a perfect cheese mousse
Use high-quality spreadable cheeses, the difference is immediately noticeable.
Add a splash of cream if you want a more airy and soft mousse.
For a more intense cheese mousse, add gorgonzola, parmesan, or pecorino.
For a fresher version, try chives, basil, or parsley.
Perfect to prepare in advance: it improves after an hour in the fridge.
Ideal on pre-made puff pastry, savory shortcrust, crostini, crackers, toasted bread.
It’s also great as a pasta sauce: thin it with a bit of milk or cooking water.
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FAQ Spreadable CHEESE CREAM for Canapés
How to store the cheese mousse?
In the fridge, well covered, for 2-3 days. It becomes even better as it rests.
Can the cheese cream be frozen?
Better not: it loses its velvety texture when thawed.
Can I use Philadelphia?
Sure! You’ll get a lighter mousse, but add a bit of cream to make it creamier.
What cheeses can I use?
Philadelphia, robiola, mascarpone, ricotta, goat cheese, sweet gorgonzola, parmesan… basically, anything spreadable or meltable!
Is it good as a savory mousse for parties?
It’s PERFECT: fill puffs, tartlets, vol-au-vents, or puff pastry crostini and make a great impression.
