Equipment
Ingredients
heavy cream dip
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 22 ml lemon juice
- 1 garlic, finely grated
- 3 g chives, finely chopped
- 1 g salt
- ½ g black pepper
cottage cheese dip
- 100 g cottage cheese
- 1 garlic, finely grated
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 5 ml pickled jalapeño slices
- 2 sundried tomatoes
- 1 g salt
- ½ g black pepper
crème fraîche dip
- 100 g crème fraîche
- 5 ml olive oil
- ½ garlic, grated
- 3 g lemon zest
- 22 ml lemon juice
- 3 g fresh herbs, finely chopped
- 1 g salt
- ½ g black pepper
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 252 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 551 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 12 g
- Trans Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 63 mg
- Potassium
- 249 mg
- Calcium
- 106 mg
- Iron
- 0.6 mg
- Magnesium
- 17 mg
- Phosphorus
- 117 mg
- Zinc
- 0.5 mg
- Vitamin A
- 208 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 17 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.6 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.8 mg
- Vitamin K
- 32 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.3 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.05 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.20 mg
- Niacin
- 0.4 mg
- Folate
- 17 mcg
- Water
- 96 g
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
For the heavy cream dip, combine the cream, lemon juice, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Allow the heavy cream dip to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the acid to thicken the cream.
For the cottage cheese dip, place the cottage cheese, garlic, scallion, jalapeños, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper into a blender and process until the mixture is smooth.
For the crème fraîche dip, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Place the crème fraîche dip in the refrigerator to chill before serving.
Chef's Notes
- For the cream dip, using a high-fat heavy cream will yield the best thickening results. If your cream doesn't thicken, a tiny pinch of xanthan gum can be whisked in, but use sparingly to avoid a gummy texture.
- When blending the cottage cheese dip, don't over-process. A slightly coarser texture can be appealing, and over-blending can make it too watery.
- Taste and adjust seasoning for each dip before chilling or serving. The intensity of flavors can change as dips rest.
- These dips are best served chilled, but allow them to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
- Garnish generously with extra fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of chili flakes to enhance visual appeal and add another layer of flavor.
Storage
Refrigerator: 3 days — Store in an airtight container.
Reheating: Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
Troubleshooting
Heavy cream dip did not thicken
Cause: Lemon juice was not acidic enough or the mixture did not rest long enough.
Fix: Add an additional 5ml of lemon juice and wait another 10 minutes.
Prevention: Use fresh lemon juice and ensure a full 30-minute resting period.
Cultural Context
Dips and spreads are a universal appetizer, with variations found in nearly every cuisine. This recipe offers a modern, international take, allowing for customization with fresh ingredients, reflecting a global trend towards lighter, more flavorful starters.
