Title: Herbed Cheese Spread
Categories: Spread Dip Appetizer Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings

1	lb	Ricotta cheese or other soft fresh white cheese, such as fro
		Or goat cheese
1/2	c	Snipped fresh chives
1/4	c	Chopped fresh parsley
3	tb	Finely chopped shallots
2	tb	Chopped fresh chervil or additional parsley
3/4	c	Whipping cream, beaten to soft peaks
1/4	c	Olive oil
1 1/2	tb	White wine vinegar
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper

A deliciously seasoned soft spread served as part of the cheese course at the restaurant Leon de Lyon in Lyons, France. Try it on walnut bread.

Makes 4 cups.

Thinly sliced french or walnut bread

Using electric mixer, beat cheese with chives, parsley, shallots and chervil. Fold in whipped cream, oil, vinegar, salt and peper. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Serve chilled with sliced bread.

Origin: Favorite Restaurant Recipes, by Bon Appetit Shared by: Sharon Stevens

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