Verrines Recipe
French · Appetizer · 20 min total
A classic French appetizer of layered ingredients served in a glass, this verrine features creamy avocado mousse, tangy tomato concassé, and crispy croutons for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
20
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
220
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- For the avocado mousse: Halve the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender. Add lemon juice, crème fraîche, salt, and white pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- For the tomato concassé: In a small bowl, combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble: Spoon or pipe a layer of avocado mousse into each serving glass, filling about one-third full.
- Add a layer of tomato concassé on top of the mousse.
- Top with a few croutons and garnish with chopped chives.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Tips
- For a smoother mousse, pass the avocado mixture through a fine sieve.
- You can substitute crème fraîche with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Verrines can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead; add croutons just before serving to keep them crisp.
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