The cheese from Saint-Nectaire is a famous French specialty that you absolutely must know and try in different dishes. This delicious dairy product with its unique taste, originally from Auvergne, adds a tasty touch to all kinds of culinary preparations. In this article, we will present to you 5 original recipes based on Saint-Nectaire cheese that will surprise you with their creativity and flavor.
Saint-Nectaire and Poultry Lardons Buns
Nothing beats the combination of the soft texture of fresh brioche and the melting Saint-Nectaire cheese for a delightful moment to share. Here’s how to make these irresistible brioches:
Ingredients
- 250 g of brioche dough
- 150 g of poultry lardons
- 150 g of Saint-Nectaire
- An egg yolk for the glaze
Preparation
Roll out the brioche dough and cut it into circles using a cookie cutter. Fill each round with lardons and Saint-Nectaire cheese cut into small pieces. Fold the edges towards the center to form turnovers and seal the ends well. Brush each brioche with a little egg yolk diluted with a trickle of water. Bake at 200 °C for about 20-25 minutes until they are nicely golden. Enjoy these brioches still warm, to appreciate the melting cheese.
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Cocotte eggs with Saint-Nectaire and Paris mushrooms
The melting and comforting cocotte eggs are perfect for highlighting the flavor of Saint-Nectaire. Try this version with Paris mushrooms:
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 8 Paris mushrooms
- 100 g of Saint-Nectaire
- 10 cl of liquid cream
- Salt, pepper
Preparation
Wash and cut the mushrooms into thin slices. Saute them in a pan with a little butter. Cut the Saint-Nectaire into thin slices. Preheat your oven to 180 °C. Divide the mushrooms and the cream into 4 ramekins. Then break an egg into each ramekin without piercing the yolk. Arrange the cheese slices on top and bake for 12-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before enjoying your Saint-Nectaire baked eggs immediately.
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Puff Pastry Twists with Saint-Nectaire
Discover how to make these delicious flaky twists that will delight fans of Saint-Nectaire:
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry
- 100 g of Saint-Nectaire
- Sesame or poppy seeds for decoration (optional)
Preparation
Cut the puff pastry into approximately 2 cm wide strips. Cut the cheese into small sticks and place one on each strip of pastry. Fold the pastry over the sticks and then shape into twists, making sure to keep the ends tight. Place the obtained twists on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You can sprinkle a few sesame or poppy seeds before baking at 180 °C for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden and crispy. Enjoy these Saint-Nectaire twists as an appetizer or starter accompanied with a green salad.
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Leek and Saint-Nectaire Tartlets
Combine the gentleness of leeks and the voluptuousness of Saint-Nectaire in this unforgettable tartlet recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 2 large leeks
- 100 g of Saint-Nectaire
- 15 cl of liquid cream
- 1 egg
- Salt, pepper
Preparation
Wash and slice leeks into thin rings. Sauté them in buttered pan until they become tender. Cut discs of shortcrust pastry using a cutter and line the tartlet molds that have already been buttered and floured. In a bowl, mix the cream, egg and season to taste. Spread the leek on each pastry base and then pour in the egg and cream mixture. Lastly, place pieces of Saint-Nectaire cheese on top of each tartlet and bake for 25-30 minutes at 180 °C. Your delicious leek and Saint-Nectaire tartlets are ready to be enjoyed with a nice green salad.
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Toasted Saint-Nectaire Cheese with Fig Jam
A delicious and original sweet-salty marriage between Saint-Nectaire cheese and fig jam:
Ingredients
- Country bread
- Some Saint-Nectaire
- Figs jam
Preparation
Slice some country bread into thick pieces. Quickly grill them in the oven to lightly toast. Then spread each slice with fig jam, and cover with slices of Saint-Nectaire cheese. Put them back in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese, depending on the desired consistency. Remove your toasts from the oven and enjoy them hot, accompanied by a glass of red wine or white.
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