Leek-mascarpone cream for dipping

AUTHOR
Sheila Zhang
DIFFICULTY
very easy
RATING
4 1
Served as an appetizer, the creamy cheese dip sets the mood for the party perfectly. The spicy orient nuts celebrate happy hour all night long.
COOK TIME
30 mins
TOTAL TIME
30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 1
  • 2 rod/s Leeks
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 2 TABLESPOONS Butter
  • 1 Organic Lemon
  • 6 TABLESPOONS dry white wine
  • 1/2 bunch Chives
  • 500 g Mascarpone
  • 7-10 Tbsp Salt
  • 7-10 Tbsp Pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Clean, wash and finely dice the leek. Peel garlic, chop finely. Melt butter in a pot. Steam leek and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add wine, lemon peel and juice. Steam for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leek is soft. Blend finely with a hand blender and allow to cool.

  2. 2

    Wash the chives, shake dry and cut into fine rolls. Stir mascarpone into the leek puree. Season with salt and pepper. Fill the dip into small bowls and sprinkle with chives. Serve with crackers, bread chips or grissini.

Nutrition Facts

KCAL
1 kcal
CARBS
1 g
FATS
1 g
PROTEINS
1 g