Chorizo Spread
Chorizo Spread is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 140 calories per serving. Recipe by La cuisine de Philippe on YouTube.
Prep: 16 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 25 min
Cost: $6.52 total, $1.63 per serving
Ingredients
- 180 g Mild chorizo (skin removed, cut into small dice)
- 100 g Fresh cheese (type fromage blanc) (at room temperature)
- 1 cuillère à soupe Tomato paste
- 5 cuillères à soupe Tomato coulis
- 5 feuilles Fresh basil (roughly chopped)
- 1 pincée Salt
- 1 pincée Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the chorizo
Score the skin of the chorizo lengthwise, remove the skin, cut the chorizo into thin rounds then into small dice.
Time: PT3M
Chop the basil
Roughly chop the basil leaves with a knife.
Time: PT1M
Combine the ingredients
Place the cut chorizo, chopped basil and tomato coulis in the bowl.
Time: PT1M
Blend into a puree
Using an immersion blender, blend gently until you obtain a slightly stringy rillettes consistency.
Time: PT3M
Add tomato paste and cheese
Incorporate the tomato paste then the fresh cheese, blend again until you get a well‑combined mixture.
Time: PT2M
Season
Salt and pepper to taste, mix lightly.
Time: PT1M
Refrigerate
Transfer the spread to an airtight container and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 4°C
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Gluten-free, Contains dairy, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie
Allergens: Milk
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Mild chorizo: spicy sausage, strong chorizo
- Instead of Fresh cheese (type fromage blanc): sour cream, cream cheese
- Instead of Tomato paste: tomato purée
- Instead of Tomato coulis: tomato sauce
- Instead of Fresh basil: herbes de Provence
Equipment Needed
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl or container
- Immersion blender
- Spoon or spatula
- Refrigerator (optional)
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Remove the skin of the chorizo
- Blend the mixture to rillettes consistency
- Incorporate the fresh cheese and tomato paste
Chef Tips from the Video
- Serve with toasted country bread or crackers.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf before serving for a touch of colour.
Troubleshooting
The texture is too liquid.
Add a bit more fresh cheese or let it chill to thicken.
The spread is too spicy.
Add a bit more fresh cheese or tomato coulis to mellow.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container, 3 to 4 days.
Freezer: Not recommended, texture degrades.
Room temperature: Do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Make-Ahead Tips
- Prepare the spread a day ahead and keep it chilled.
- Store in a sealed glass jar to prevent oxidation.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
