Appetizer for cognac
Description
Suitable for both a festive occasion and every day. Since cognac is traditionally served after a feast, the appetizer should be light. Fruits work well: grapes, apples, pears, strawberries. You can accompany cognac with white grape juice or still mineral water. Olives, nuts, and various cheeses also pair well with cognac. I suggest you try cheese balls made from feta and rich farm cottage cheese with basil, coated in toasted walnuts. I do not use any spices; the taste of this appetizer is harmonious and needs no additions. To bring out the nutty aroma, walnuts should be toasted in a dry frying pan. See more details in the recipe. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients; I shelled the nuts in advance and chopped the basil very finely.
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Step 2
In a dry skillet, toast the nuts until a light aroma appears and the color changes slightly. Let cool.
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Step 3
Place the walnuts in a food processor.
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Step 4
Turn on the grinder for a few minutes until the nuts turn into uniform fine crumbs.
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Step 5
Place cottage cheese, feta, and basil on a plate.
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Step 6
Thoroughly mash the feta with a fork, then mix it with cottage cheese and basil.
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Step 7
Using a teaspoon, scoop up the cheese mixture and roll it into balls, then coat them in ground walnuts.
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Step 8
The appetizer is ready, but before serving it needs to be chilled. To do this, cover it with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
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Step 9
Serve the cheese balls with skewers or dessert forks.