Este paté de queijo fresco e salsa é a solução perfeita para uma entrada rápida, um petisco de última hora ou simplesmente para dar mais sabor a uma sanduíche. A sua simplicidade é o seu maior trunfo: em poucos minutos, transforma ingredientes simples num creme fresco, aromático e versátil. Sirva-o com tostas, palitos de vegetais ou pão rústico para uma delícia imediata.

Ingredientes

  • 1 Queijo Fresco
  • 2 Dentes de Alho Picados
  • Salsa Fresca Picada
  • Sal Q.B.
  • Pimenta Q.B.

Preparação

  1. Numa taça coloque todos os ingredientes nas proporções que mais preferir e misture, até obter uma consistência uniforme. Mantenha no frio até servir.

For a dip that’s effortlessly simple and wonderfully fresh, here is the English version.

Fresh Cheese and Parsley Pâté

This fresh cheese and parsley pâté, or dip, is the epitome of simple, fresh, and flavourful food. It’s an incredibly versatile recipe that can be whipped up in minutes, making it perfect as a last-minute appetizer for guests, a healthy dip for a snack platter, or a creamy spread for sandwiches and wraps. Its beauty lies in its simplicity, relying on the clean taste of fresh cheese and the bright, grassy notes of parsley and garlic.

The recipe is more of a guideline than a strict set of rules, inviting you to adjust the ingredients to your personal taste. You can make it as garlicky or as herby as you like. For a different twist, try adding other fresh herbs like chives or dill, a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavours, or a pinch of chilli flakes for a gentle kick of heat.

In Portugal, this is made with Queijo Fresco, a very mild, soft, and fresh white cheese. If you can’t find it, a good quality full-fat cottage cheese (blended until smooth), quark, or even ricotta would make excellent substitutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tub of fresh cheese (e.g., Queijo Fresco, or blended cottage cheese/quark)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients in the proportions you prefer. Mix with a fork or spoon, mashing the cheese until you achieve a uniform, creamy consistency.
  2. Keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.