Brioche with orange ricotta and anchovies is the perfect Christmas appetizer for a modern party menu. Luxurious, flavorful and a little surprising. This dish combines soft brioche, creamy ricotta with a fresh orange twist and savory anchovies for a little bite that will make your guests look up. Ideal for Christmas, get-togethers and festive dinners.
Brioche with orange ricotta and anchovies
10 minutes
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Brioche with anchovies
This brioche with anchovies is the kind of Christmas snack that will impress your guests. The soft, airy texture of brioche combines perfectly with the savory, salty flavor of anchovies, making it a flavor explosion in one bite. Ideal as a Christmas appetizer, amuse bouche or appetizer at a festive dinner. The dish is modern and trendy, fits into any Christmas menu and is perfect for those looking for original Christmas appetizers that are easy to serve. Brioche with anchovies works great at festive buffets or as part of an upscale multi-course dinner. The contrast between sweet and salty instantly gives your Christmas menu a surprising twist and an elegant start. This is a Christmas snack that is both Instagram-proof and flavorful.
Orange ricotta
The fresh orange ricotta takes your brioche to the next level and provides a surprisingly festive bite. Creamy ricotta combined with a light orange zest gives a perfect balance of sweet and fresh, making it an ideal match for upscale Christmas entrees. This Christmas appetizer feels modern and elegant, and is exactly the kind of original Christmas bites that keep guests talking. Orange ricotta works great not only on toast or brioche, but also as an appetizer or part of an upscale Christmas menu. It is easy to make, quick to prepare and makes for a flavorful, colorful addition to your Christmas menu. Ideal for those who want to serve original Christmas entrees that are both Instagram-worthy and deliciously flavorful.
Festive appetizers
Festive appetizers are the secret to a successful Christmas menu. From luxurious amuses and original Christmas appetizers to quick bites and colorful Christmas entrees, they instantly make your dinner exciting and stylish. Also try this fuet tartare or this green curry ceviche.
What you need:
2
For the orange ricotta
150 gr ricotta
1 orange
grater and juice
salt and pepper
For the brioche
4 slices of brioche
1 tbsp butter
4 pieces of anchovies
fresh chives
garnish: edible flowers and salmon eggs
What to do:
1
Mix the ricotta with the juice and zest of the orange. Add some pepper and salt and whisk with a food processor or whisk to make a creamy ricotta. Optional: then put into a piping bag to pipe it nicely onto the brioche later. You can also use a ziplock bag or sandwich bag.
2
Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the brioche in it all around until golden brown. Meanwhile, finely chop the chives.
3
Spread the orange ricotta over the brioche and top with the anchovies. Garnish with the chives, edible flowers, salmon eggs and a pinch of black pepper.
