Creamy Butternut Squash & Chorizo Verrines

Creamy Butternut Squash & Chorizo Verrines

45 mins
medium
8 servings

A delicious and elegant appetizer featuring smooth butternut squash and savory chorizo, perfect for any gathering.

AppetizerButternut SquashChorizoVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion Blender
  • Large Saucepan
  • Small glasses or verrines

Ingredients

  • 1.00 mediumButternut Squash(Peeled, seeded, and cubed)
  • 120.00 gChorizo(Remove skin, crumble)
  • 200.00 mlHeavy Cream(Full-fat for best flavor)
  • 200.00 mlVegetable Broth(Low-sodium preferred)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(High-quality extra virgin)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Instructions

1

Prep the butternut squash by peeling, deseeded, and cubing.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Finely dice the chorizo and remove the skin.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Add the butternut squash to the pan and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Stir in the vegetable broth and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

7

Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Divide the mixture among small glasses or verrines.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Garnish with fresh herbs (optional) and serve immediately.

Estimated time: 2 minutes