Zucchini caviar with gorgonzola cream
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 183
- Carbohydrates g 2.7
- of which sugars g 2.6
- Protein g 7.3
- Fats g 15.9
- of which saturated fat g 6.38
- Fiber g 1.6
- Cholesterol mg 29
- Sodium mg 489
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
So... Here's the thing: if you want a dish that'll seriously impress without breaking a sweat, this zucchini caviar from Northern Italy is the way to go. It's really, really good. You get this soft, creamy zucchini base paired with the bold kick of gorgonzola cream. Even though it looks like caviar, it's all veggies—super cool, right? Over in places like Lombardy, it's a hit, often served in cute little glasses or cups.
And look, the contrast is everything. You've got the smooth zucchini and that punchy cheese. Super tasty with some toasted bread strips—adds a crispy vibe. Pretty simple but feels fancy. Honestly, making this zucchini caviar appetizer at home is a breeze.
Bring this zucchini dip out for guests and, bam, your spread is elevated—like, instantly. Plus, throw in a bottle of Italian sparkling wine, and you're golden. The rich, tangy gorgonzola? Perfect match for the mellow zucchini—exactly what you'd expect from a top-tier restaurant. And here's the deal: it goes great with other snacks, like zucchini tartlets or cheese puffs.
Thing is, the zucchini caviar with gorgonzola is fancy enough for a dinner party but takes almost no effort. People love its look—served in those small glasses with golden bread strips, it just pops. The flavors and textures? Simple, yet tasty. Your guests will be all about how moist and flavorful it is. Really, it keeps the vibe light and fun.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 glasses, each 3 oz
- White zucchini 10.5 oz (300 g)
- Gorgonzola cheese 3.5 oz (100 g) - sweet
- Cream cheese 1.75 oz (50 g)
- Shallot 0.3 oz (10 g)
- Basil ½ tsp (3 g)
- Thyme 1 pinch
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For garnish
- Thyme to taste
- Basil to taste
- Cherry tomatoes 2
How to prepare Zucchini caviar with gorgonzola cream
To prepare the zucchini caviar with gorgonzola cream, start by coarsely cutting the gorgonzola 1. Transfer it to a blender with the cream cheese 2 and season with salt 3 and pepper.
Blend until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream 4, then proceed with preparing the caviar: cut the zucchini into thin slices 5 and chop the shallot 6.
In a non-stick pan, heat the oil and add the shallot 7. Let it gently stew for 5 minutes, then add the zucchini 8 and thyme 9.
Season with salt 10 and pepper and continue to cook gently for at least 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let it cool. Then transfer the cooked zucchini to the blender 11 and blend them coarsely 12.
Transfer the zucchini caviar obtained in this way into a bowl 13 and fragrance it with basil 14. At this point, place the gorgonzola cream and the zucchini caviar separately in 2 piping bags 15.
Fill the glasses halfway with about 2 oz of zucchini caviar 16 and then another quarter with about 1 oz of gorgonzola cream 17. Garnish the glasses with thyme, basil, and cherry tomatoes: your zucchini caviar with gorgonzola cream is ready to be served 18!