The tuna and artichoke pâté with cream cheese is a refined and tasty appetizer, perfect to accompany a dinner or as a snack during an aperitif. The combination of tuna with oil-soaked artichokes and cream cheese creates a harmony of tastes that goes perfectly with toasted bread. The use of extra virgin olive oil Classico adds a note of freshness and a touch of quality that enhances every bite. Follow this quick and easy recipe to prepare an appetizer that will win over your guests!

Ingredients (5 people):

• 100 g canned tuna in nature (recipe for homemade tuna in oil)
• 200 g of artichokes in extra virgin olive oil
• 50 g of cream cheese (optional Philadelphia)
• 35 g of Classico extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Ingredients for 200g cream cheese:

• 200g white yogurt (natural without added sugar)
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Procedure

Preparation of the cream cheese:

• In a bowl, mix the yogurt with salt until it dissolves completely.

• Transfer the mixture into a clean cloth (washed without softener) and close it well.

• Hang the bag over a bowl for 8-10 hours, so that the excess liquid drips away and you get a thick cream cheese.

Preparation of tuna and artichoke pâté:

• Drain the oil from the artichokes and finely chop them with the tuna.

• Add the Classico extra virgin olive oil and mix well.

• Add the cream cheese (previously prepared) to the tuna and artichokes mixture and continue stirring until a creamy consistency is obtained.

• Add salt and pepper to taste to flavor.

Completion:

• Spread the tuna and artichoke pâté on thin slices of bread, previously toasted.

• Serve as an appetizer or appetizer.

Council: To make the dish even more tasty, you can add a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or a dash of extra virgin olive oil before serving. Perfect as finger food for an aperitif with friends!