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Truffle Fresh Cheese Crown

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Ingrédients

For the truffle cake

4 eggs
50 ml olive oil
150 ml milk
200 g flour
1/2 packet baking powder
Salt, pepper
120 g summer truffle paste Plantin

For the fresh cheese filling

500 g mascarpone
25 g black truffle pieces Plantin
20 g fresh summer truffle
50 g fresh peas
2 new carrots
6 green asparagus
4 to 5 pink radishes
A few edible flowers

A Fresh and Refined Crown Around Summer Truffle

Delicate and bright, this fresh cheese crown with summer truffle adds an elegant touch to spring tables and refined appetizers. Its subtly flavored soft biscuit with summer truffle paste reveals a light texture that perfectly contrasts with the creaminess of mascarpone with black truffle bits. Each bite unveils delicate notes of underbrush enhanced by the vegetal freshness of asparagus, peas, and crunchy radishes.

The truffle complements the new vegetables with balance and finesse, never overshadowing their natural flavor. Fresh truffle shavings provide an additional aromatic intensity and enhance the elegance of this convivial recipe. Easy to share, this savory crown naturally finds its place at a gourmet brunch, a dinner cocktail, or a seasonal lunch.

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Préparation

Prepare the Truffle Cake

Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and olive oil until you achieve a smooth and slightly frothy mixture. Then incorporate the flour and baking powder, seasoning with salt and pepper. Finally, add the summer truffle paste to delicately flavor the batter. Mix carefully to evenly distribute the aromas while maintaining a soft and light texture.

Bake the Savory Crown

Pour the mixture into a previously greased crown tart pan to ensure a clean and even release. Bake for about 20 minutes until you achieve a slightly golden and fluffy crown. Check the cooking with the tip of a knife, then let it cool for a few minutes before gently unmolding. Place the cake on a rack and allow it to cool completely so that the filling retains its shape during plating.

Prepare the Spring Vegetables

Trim the base of the asparagus to keep only the tender tips. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then immerse the peas for 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes to preserve their crunch and bright color. Immediately refresh the vegetables under cold water, then drain them thoroughly. Peel the young carrots before slicing them into thin rounds, and also slice the radishes to create a fresh and colorful garnish.

Make the Truffled Mascarpone Filling

In a bowl, gently mix the mascarpone with the black truffle pieces until you achieve a creamy and smooth preparation. Then transfer this mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip to add relief to the plating. Pipe the cream harmoniously over the entire surface of the cooled crown, forming generous rosettes. This step adds an airy and elegant texture that highlights the delicate flavors of the truffle.

Decorate the Crown with Fresh Cheese

Evenly distribute the asparagus, peas, carrot rounds, and radishes over the mascarpone filling. Then add thin slices of fresh summer truffle to enhance the woody and fragrant notes of the recipe. Finish with a few edible flowers to bring color and delicacy to the presentation. Serve this crown well chilled to fully enjoy the contrast between the creaminess of the fresh cheese, the softness of the cake, and the freshness of the seasonal vegetables.

Astuce(s) du Chef Plantin

Prepare the crown a few hours in advance and keep it cool so that the truffle aromas fully infuse into the mascarpone.
For an even lighter texture, mix the mascarpone with a few tablespoons of whipped fresh cheese before poaching.
Add the slices of fresh truffle at the last moment to preserve their aromatic intensity and visual delicacy.

Pour aller plus loin

Can this truffle crown be prepared in advance?

Yes, this fresh truffle cheese crown can be prepared a few hours before serving. Keep it in the refrigerator and add edible flowers and fresh truffle slices at the last moment to preserve their freshness and aroma.

What can replace mascarpone in this recipe?

Mascarpone can be replaced with a mixture of cream cheese and ricotta to achieve a lighter texture while maintaining a creamy and delicately truffle-flavored filling.

Which truffle to use for a spring savory crown?

Summer truffle is ideal for this recipe due to its delicate and light notes that pair perfectly with new vegetables and fresh cheese. Black truffle shavings add more aromatic depth.

How to store this fresh cheese crown?

This recipe can be stored for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It is advisable to take it out about ten minutes before tasting so that the truffle flavors can fully express themselves.

Can the vegetables be adapted according to the season?

Yes, this savory crown can be adapted according to the seasons. In summer, opt for zucchini or heirloom tomatoes. In autumn, finely sautéed mushrooms or roasted hazelnuts pair very well with truffle flavors.