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Recipe for: Cottage cheese and rhubarb skewers with honey dressing

New Year's Eve Snacks 60 min Medium 18 wyświetleń ~26.41 PLN - (0)
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Delicate, spring canapés combine creamy cheese with slightly tangy, briefly blanched rhubarb and fresh sorrel, drizzled with a low-calorie honey-buttermilk dressing. This fit snack is perfect for New Year's Eve for those looking for light, impressive finger food: a contrast of textures (smooth cheese, juicy rhubarb, crunchy seeds) and a balance of flavors (sweetness of honey, acidity of lemon, freshness of sorrel). Serve chilled on a platter; they pair wonderfully with green salads, young seasonal vegetables, and light white wines or sparkling water with lime.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Cottage cheese 400 g
  • Rhubarb 300 g
  • Buttermilk 100 g
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Lemon 0.6 szt. (~50 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • Sorrel 30 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 1 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Roasted sunflower seeds 30 g
  • Fresh dill 1 pęczek (~30 g)
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Preparation steps

Preparing the rhubarb

1

Wash the rhubarb with cold water, trim the woody ends. Cut the stalks into pieces about 2-3 cm long. If the skin is tough, peel it thinly with a peeler only from the outside. Place the chopped rhubarb in a medium pot.

Ingredients: Rhubarb
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife. If the rhubarb is young, peeling is not necessary; tougher stalks are better peeled to avoid fibers.
2

Pour cold water over the rhubarb so that it is lightly covered (about 100 ml), add 10 g of honey (set aside from the total amount) and a teaspoon of lemon juice (about 5-10 g). Place the pot over medium heat and heat for 4-6 minutes from the moment it boils, gently stirring with a wooden spoon — the rhubarb should soften while maintaining its shape but not falling apart. Set aside to cool.

Ingredients: Rhubarb, Honey, Lemon
Use a small pot with a diameter of 16-18 cm. Cook briefly — overcooking will result in a mushy consistency. A properly cooked piece can be easily mashed with a fork but retains its structure.

Preparing the cottage cheese

3

Transfer the cottage cheese to a large bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, thoroughly mash the cottage cheese into a smooth mixture: knead for about 1-2 minutes until there are no lumps. If you want a creamier consistency, add 1-2 tablespoons of buttermilk and mix until combined.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Buttermilk
Use a wide, flat bowl and a sturdy fork or masher. Do not mix for too long if you want to maintain a light texture; the goal is smoothness, but not a completely liquid consistency.

Dressing

4

In a small bowl, combine buttermilk (100 ml) with honey (the remaining amount, about 20 g), add 15 g of rapeseed oil (1 tablespoon), juice from half a lemon (about 25 g), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk for about 30 seconds until the dressing becomes smooth and slightly thick. Taste and adjust with 0-1 g of salt or pepper if needed.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, Honey, Rapeseed oil, Lemon, Salt, Black pepper
Use a small whisk or fork. If the dressing is too thin, add a bit of cottage cheese; if it's too thick, thin it out with buttermilk, one spoon at a time.

Cooling

5

Place the prepared cottage cheese and cooled rhubarb in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes - they should be well chilled before shaping the bites, which will make cutting easier and help them hold their shape better.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Rhubarb
Use a flat container to cool the rhubarb quickly. Do not place hot rhubarb directly into a closed, airtight jar — it's better to cover it loosely with foil.

Assembly

6

On toothpicks, thread in the following order: a piece of cheese about 2 cm on each side (shaped with a spoon), a leaf of sorrel folded in half, and a piece of rhubarb. If the cheese crumbles, wet your hands with cold water before shaping the small cubes. Arrange the skewers on a flat tray lined with baking paper.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, sorrel, Rhubarb
Use toothpicks that are 6-8 cm long. Shape the twaróg with an ice cream scoop or a small spoon to get even pieces. Do not pack too tightly so that the skewers are aesthetically pleasing and easy to eat.

Dressing and finishing

7

Just before serving, drizzle the skewers with honey dressing using a teaspoon or a small jug. Optionally sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds and finely chopped dill. If using toasted sunflower seeds, sprinkle about 2-3 g evenly on each skewer.

Ingredients: Honey, Roasted sunflower seeds, Fresh dill
Do not drizzle the skewers too early - excess dressing will soften the cheese and sorrel. Add the seeds just before serving to maintain their crunch.

Serving

8

Arrange the skewers decoratively on a platter — preferably on a flat plate in several rows. Serve chilled, with the remaining dressing in a small bowl on the side for those who want to drizzle more.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Rhubarb, Buttermilk
Use a flat, white tray or serving board to highlight the colors of the rhubarb and sorrel. Before serving, check the taste of the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Servings and Storage

9

The skewers are best consumed within 3-4 hours of preparation. If you need to store them, cover the tray with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours; add the seeds just before serving, and keep the dressing separate.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Rhubarb, Roasted sunflower seeds
Do not freeze the skewers — rhubarb and cheese lose their texture. If you plan to prepare the ingredients in advance, keep the cheese and rhubarb separate.

Fun Fact

💡

Rhubarb was once primarily used as a medicinal plant; it gained popularity in the kitchen in Europe in the 18th century. In Poland, rhubarb is a classic spring ingredient in desserts and seasonal dishes.

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Sylwester spotkanie wiosenne przyjęcie koktajlowe

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the skewers well chilled. Arrange them on a light tray, drizzle just before serving, and provide an extra dressing on the side. Add small cocktail forks to the plate so guests can easily pick up the skewers without getting their fingers dirty.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a maximum of 24 hours. Keep the dressing in a separate jar; shake it vigorously before reusing. Do not freeze.

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