Check the ripeness of the avocado: gently press the fruit with your thumb — it should yield slightly but not be mushy. Cut the avocado in half around the pit, twist the halves, and remove the pit with a spoon. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl with a spoon. Place the cottage cheese on a sieve or lightly press it if it is very wet. Wash the sorrel in cold water, dry it with a paper towel, and chop it finely. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, removing the seeds.
Description
Creamy avocado paste combined with delicate cottage cheese and fresh sorrel is a light, spring snack perfect for Easter. The dish combines the soft, buttery-nutty texture of avocado with the tartness of lemon and sorrel, along with hints of garlic and canola oil. Served on crispy crackers, it creates a contrast of textures — creamy paste and crunchy base — as well as a beautiful green decoration for the Easter table. As a regional twist, I added sorrel instead of typical herbs and optionally horseradish for a sharp, festive note. Perfect as an appetizer, a side for the holiday buffet, or a light snack for a spring gathering.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (12)
- Avocado 2 szt. (~400 g)
- Cottage cheese 200 g
- Sorrel 50 g
- Lemon 0.6 szt. (~50 g)
- Rapeseed oil 15 g
- Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
- Crackers 120 g
- 🌿 Przyprawy
- Salt 2 g
- Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
- Chives 0.3 pęczków (~30 g)
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Horseradish 20 g
- Radish 50 g
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Preparation steps
Preparation of ingredients
Pasta
In a bowl with the avocado flesh, add the cottage cheese and start mixing. First, mash the avocado with a fork to a relatively smooth consistency (you can leave small pieces for texture), then incorporate the cottage cheese to make the mixture uniform. Add a tablespoon of rapeseed oil and lemon juice. Squeeze the garlic: peel a clove of garlic, press it with your hand and lightly crush it with the flat side of a knife, then finely chop or press it through a garlic press and add it to the mixture.
Add the chopped sorrel and chives to the paste. Sprinkle in salt and pepper in the specified proportions. Gently mix everything with a spoon — stir from the center outwards for about 20–30 seconds, until the ingredients are evenly combined. Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
Optional additions
If you want a festive, spicy touch, add grated horseradish and mix with a teaspoon — start with a small amount (about 5 g) and adjust to taste. Additionally, you can thinly slice the radish and mix a few slices with the paste or leave them for decoration on the plate.
Serving
On a large platter, arrange the crackers in small groups. Spoon a portion of the spread (about 10–15 g of spread per cracker) onto each cracker. Sprinkle with finely chopped chives and slices of radish (if using). Arrange the plate aesthetically — the contrast of the green of the spread with the red of the radish and the golden color of the crackers looks particularly appealing on an Easter table.
Serving
Serve immediately, garnished with additional sorrel and a few drops of rapeseed oil. If serving later, cover the bowl with plastic wrap so that it touches the surface of the paste (to prevent the avocado from browning), and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
Fun Fact
Although avocado is not a traditional ingredient in Polish cuisine, combining it with cottage cheese and sorrel brings together exotic creaminess with local sourness — an effect similar to classic spring spreads with added greens.
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Tips
Serve the spread in a bowl next to a plate of crackers, so guests can help themselves. For a more elegant effect, use thin slices of radish and small leaves of sorrel for decoration. You can also serve the spread with slices of smoked salmon as a non-vegetarian option.
Store the paste in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap touching the surface or in an airtight container for up to 6 hours. Longer storage is not recommended due to the browning of the avocado; before serving, stir and drizzle with lemon juice to refresh the flavor. Store the crackers separately in a dry place in an airtight package.
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