Herbed Cheese Spread 2

Course :	Spreads
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	pound	ricotta cheese or other soft fresh white cheese
1/2	cup	snipped fresh chives
1/4	cup	chopped fresh parsley
3	tablespoons	finely chopped shallots
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh chervil or additional parsley
3/4	cup	whipping cream -- beaten to soft peaks
1/4	cup	olive oil
1 1/2	tablespoons	white wine vinegar
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper

Preparation:

A deliciously seasoned soft spread served as part of the cheese course at the restaurant Leon de Lyon in Lyons, France. Try it on walnut bread. Makes 4 cups. Thinly sliced french or walnut bread Using electric mixer, beat cheese with chives, parsley, shallots and chervil. Fold in whipped cream, oil, vinegar, salt and peper. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Serve chilled with sliced bread.