Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         ricotta cheese or other soft fresh white -- such as fromage
                        -- cheese -- blanc
                        OR goat 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.