Zucchini cake with cream cheese, garlic and herbs
6 servings
40 minutes
Zucchini cake with cream cheese, garlic, and herbs is an exquisite blend of simplicity and refined taste. This recipe originates from European cuisine, where vegetable appetizers hold an important place on the table. Tender zucchini slices infused with the aroma of garlic and herbs create the perfect base for a creamy layer of cream cheese. The dish has lightness, freshness, and a spicy note thanks to the garlic accent. Zucchini cake is suitable for both festive tables and light dinners. It can be served in portions by carefully rolling it into rolls with a fork or as a layered pie decorated with herbs. A great option for those who appreciate harmony of taste and health!
1
Prepare the products.
2
Make grooves on the surface of the zucchini skin with a fork (scratching along).
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
3
Then slice the zucchini lengthwise into pieces about 5 mm thick.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
4
Fry on both sides with the addition of vegetable oil (dividing the oil into several portions, as it will need to be added when frying the other slices).
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
5
Place the ready slices on a plate and let them cool slightly.
6
Place the cottage cheese in a bowl.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 400 g
7
Chop the greens finely.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
8
Chop the garlic finely as well.
- Garlic: 5 clove
9
Add greens and garlic to the cheese.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Garlic: 5 clove
10
Mix thoroughly.
11
Place the first layer of zucchini on the plate and spread the cheese-garlic mixture over them.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 400 g
12
Next, layer the fried zucchini.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
13
Again, spread with cheese mass (arrange all slices this way and coat them with cheese).
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 400 g
14
The top layer of zucchini slices can be left without cheese and simply decorated with greens.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
15
Serve the cake to the table.
16
It can be served in portions, rolled with a fork into a small roll, or simply sliced, adding a little salt to taste.
- Salt: to taste
