Tender Carrot Verrines with Cream Cheese Mousse and Crispy Lardons (Bacon)
Brighten up your starters with tender carrot verrines crowned by a silky cream-cheese mousse and shards of crispy lardons. Quick to assemble, these layered appetizers deliver contrasting textures and balanced sweet-savory notes, making them an instant hit for cocktail parties, holiday buffets, or elegant brunch spreads.
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Preparation 25 min
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Rest 15 min
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Baking 10 min
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Servings 4
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Level Débutant
Ingredients
Carrot base
Cheese mousse
Topping
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Tip
- The verrines can be prepared in advance (without the raw carrot, which should be added just before serving).
- This recipe is ideal for a cocktail dinner or a refreshing starter.
Preparation steps
Tender carrots (blended base)
Fresh cheese mousse
Crispy bacon
Assembling the verrines
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Tender Carrot Verrines with Cream Cheese Mousse and Crispy Lardons (Bacon)
Brighten up your starters with tender carrot verrines crowned by a silky cream-cheese mousse and shards of crispy lardons. Quick to assemble, these layered appetizers deliver contrasting textures and balanced sweet-savory notes, making them an instant hit for cocktail parties, holiday buffets, or elegant brunch spreads.
Tip
- The verrines can be prepared in advance (without the raw carrot, which should be added just before serving).
- This recipe is ideal for a cocktail dinner or a refreshing starter.
Ingredients
Carrot base
- Carrots (About 300g) : 3
- Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
- Cumin Powder : 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper : 1 pinch
- Salt : 1 pinch
- Whipping cream 30% (For blending) : 1 à 2 tablespoons
Cheese mousse
- Philadelphia Cheese : 150 grams
- Whipping cream 30% : 2 tablespoons
- Chives : 1 tablespoon
- Pepper : 1 pinch
- Salt : 1 pinch
Topping
- Smoked Lardons : 100 grams
- Carrots : 1/2
- Chives : A few sprigs
Preparation steps
Tender carrots (blended base)
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Peel and slice the carrots, then sauté them in olive oil with cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add a splash of water, cover, and cook over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until tender.
Blend into a smooth purée with a bit of cream.
Taste and adjust seasoning, then chill.
Fresh cheese mousse
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Whip the cheese with the cream until smooth.
Add the herbs, season with salt and pepper.
Chill.
Crispy bacon
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Sauté the bacon in a skillet until golden and crispy.
Drain on paper towels and let cool.
Assembling the verrines
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Using a piping bag, pipe a layer of carrot purée into each verrine (about 2 cm thick).
Add a layer of herbed cheese mousse with another piping bag.
Top with a spoonful of crispy bacon, a few raw carrot shreds, and some chives for visual appeal and crunch.