Name: Flexible Creamy Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 small bowls
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 100 ml heavy cream; 22 ml lemon juice; 1 garlic; 3 g chives; 1 g salt; 0.5 g black pepper; 100 g cottage cheese; 1 garlic; 1 scallion; 5 ml pickled jalapeño slices; 2 sundried tomatoes; 1 g salt; 0.5 g black pepper; 100 g crème fraîche; 5 ml olive oil; 0.5 garlic; 3 g lemon zest; 22 ml lemon juice; 3 g fresh herbs; 1 g salt; 0.5 g black pepper

Equipment

Small bowl

Blender

or Food processor or immersion blender

Ingredients

3 servings

heavy cream dip

100 ml heavy cream
22 ml lemon juice
1 garlic, finely grated
3 g chives, finely chopped
1 g salt
½ g black pepper

cottage cheese dip

100 g cottage cheese
1 garlic, finely grated
1 scallion, finely chopped
5 ml pickled jalapeño slices
2 sundried tomatoes
1 g salt
½ g black pepper

crème fraîche dip

100 g crème fraîche
5 ml olive oil
½ garlic, grated
3 g lemon zest
22 ml lemon juice
3 g fresh herbs, finely chopped
1 g salt
½ g black pepper

Nutrition (per serving)

252

Calories

Protein

Carbs

22g

Fat

Fiber

Sugar

551mg

Sodium

Method

For the heavy cream dip, combine the cream, lemon juice, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Allow the heavy cream dip to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the acid to thicken the cream.

30mLook for: Cream should be noticeably thicker and hold its shape slightly.

For the cottage cheese dip, place the cottage cheese, garlic, scallion, jalapeños, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper into a blender and process until the mixture is smooth.

Look for: No visible chunks of tomato or cottage cheese curds remain.

For the crème fraîche dip, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Place the crème fraîche dip in the refrigerator to chill before serving.

Chef's Notes

For the cream dip, using a high-fat heavy cream will yield the best thickening results. If your cream doesn't thicken, a tiny pinch of xanthan gum can be whisked in, but use sparingly to avoid a gummy texture.
When blending the cottage cheese dip, don't over-process. A slightly coarser texture can be appealing, and over-blending can make it too watery.
Taste and adjust seasoning for each dip before chilling or serving. The intensity of flavors can change as dips rest.
These dips are best served chilled, but allow them to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
Garnish generously with extra fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of chili flakes to enhance visual appeal and add another layer of flavor.