Zucchini Canapes with Cream Cheese
12 servings
15 minutes
Zucchini canapés with cream cheese are an elegant appetizer embodying the sophistication of European cuisine. Light, airy rolls of thin zucchini strips conceal a delicate cream cheese filling, complemented by the tanginess of gherkins and the refinement of artichokes. Sun-dried tomatoes add brightness to the flavor, while garlic and parsley provide aromatic depth. This recipe is a perfect blend of freshness and rich taste, suitable for both buffets and festive tables.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Finely chop the gherkins.
- Cornichons (gherkins): 30 g
3
Chop the artichokes finely as well.
- Canned artichoke hearts: 50 g
4
Chop the parsley leaves almost to a powder.
- Parsley: 10 g
5
Mix the cottage cheese cream with gherkins, artichokes, and parsley.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 100 g
- Cornichons (gherkins): 30 g
- Canned artichoke hearts: 50 g
- Parsley: 10 g
6
Add crushed garlic through a press. Mix.
- Garlic: 1 clove
7
Try adding pepper and salt if needed.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
8
Slice the zucchini into strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Courgette: 1 piece
9
Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 30 g
10
Spread the filling of cottage cheese on the zucchini ribbon and roll it up. Place a slice of tomato on the roll and pierce it with a skewer. Do the same with the remaining ingredients.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 100 g
- Courgette: 1 piece
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 30 g
11
Serve zucchini canapés at the festive table.
