Creamy Comtoise artichoke gratin
This is an artichoke recipe with a difference: we'll be using both heart and leaves, first steamed, then lightly sautéed before being blended with cancoillotte cheese to make a creamy purée. This is then browned in individual ramekins.
26 K 4/5 (3 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
12 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: December 9th 2020
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
12 globe artichokes - 2
3 onions - 3
1⁄3 cup butter - 4
2 2⁄3 cups cancoillotte - 5
2⁄3 cup breadcrumbs
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Steam 12 globe artichokes.
When cold, peel off the leaves. Scrape the flesh from the leaves with a small spoon and put in a bowl.
Discard the fibrous choke and dice the heart. Add to the bowl.
Prepare all the artichokes like this (yes, I know it's tedious).
When cold, peel off the leaves. Scrape the flesh from the leaves with a small spoon and put in a bowl.
Discard the fibrous choke and dice the heart. Add to the bowl.
Prepare all the artichokes like this (yes, I know it's tedious).
Stage 3 - 4 min.
Melt 1⁄3 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When good and hot, add the sliced onion, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Stage 4 - 4 min.
Add the artichokes, mix well and sauté for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add 2 2⁄3 cups cancoillotte.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes, just until the cancoillotte begins to boil.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Blend everything then check the seasoning.
Stage 8 - 4 min.
Put the grill (broiler) on to heat up.
Divide the purée out into ramekins.
Divide the purée out into ramekins.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Stage 10 - 7 min.
Put under the grill for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the top is nicely browned.
Serve without delay.
Serve without delay.
Remarks
If you don't have cancoillotte, use another soft cheese, such as Mont d'Or, or a more easily available soft-paste cheese, cut into small cubes.
You can mix a little grated Comté cheese into the breadcrumb topping.
You can mix a little grated Comté cheese into the breadcrumb topping.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 170 RDI=70 % | 350 RDI=30 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 2,790 RDI=140 % | 11,670 RDI: 140 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 70 RDI=3 % | 280 RDI: 3 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 970 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 16.15 €
- Per person : 1.35 €
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Cancoillotte
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