Cheese Spread – Czech Hermelínová pomazánka
The basis of this cheese spread recipe is Hermelín, a famous soft-ripened cheese from the Czech Republic.
Servings 4
Calories 247kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ounces Hermelín cheese or Camembert, Brie, Saint-André
- 3 ounces ham fully cooked
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise plain
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 hard-boiled eggs peeled and finely chopped
- ½ onion peeled and finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ground
- green parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop 2 hard-boiled eggs. Do the same for the ½ onion: peel and finely chop it.
- Cut 5 ounces Hermelín cheese and 3 ounces ham into small cubes.
- Put the chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl, then add 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise and 2 Tablespoons milk. Lightly season with ⅛ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Stir thoroughly. Let the mixture rest in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Stir again and add salt to taste if necessary.
Notes
- The basic recipe makes 4-6 portions.
- SERVING: Cut a baguette on the bias into slices. Layer the spread on top of each slice. Garnish with a sprig of parsley. Arrange the slices on a plate and serve as a snack.
- If you want the spread to have a more buttery taste, add about ⅓ stick (40 g) of unsalted butter, softened at room temperature.
- Any leftovers of this spread? Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg