Christmas Recipes > Avocado Terrine

This recipe is part of the December 2007 Recipes Menu.


Starter - Avocado Cream Terrine
Starter - Goats Cheese, Pear and Walnut Salad
Main Course - Fruit Stuffed Goose
Main Course - Parcels of Ricotta and Spinach
Dessert - Cranberry Cheesecake
Dessert - Christmas Chestnut Bombe

How to make avocado cream terrine:
Easy to prepare in advance yet impressive when served. Avocado Terrine makes a perfect light starter for Christmas Dinner.



Ingredients

4 tablespoons cold water
enough gelatine powder to set 1 1/2 pints of liquid according to instructions on packet
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 pint Greek yogurt
1/2 pint cup single cream
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
salt and pepper to taste
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Put all the ingredients into a food processor.
- Process for about 10 -15 seconds until smooth.
- Put the mixture into a small saucepan and heat gently.
- Stir constantly until just boiling.
- Put the mixture into a plastic food container.
- When cool enough taste for salt and pepper and add more if necessary.
- Allow to cool and set.
- Refrigerate until chilled (about 1 1/2 - 2 hours).
- Turn the mixture out of its container.
- Cut into slices.
- Serve on a bed of mixed leaves.




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