Cervelle de canut (French pronunciation: [sɛʁvɛl də kany]) is a cheese spread or dip that is a specialty of Lyon, France.

The dish is a base of fromage blanc, seasoned with chopped herbs, shallots, salt, pepper, olive oil and vinegar. Its name literally means "silk worker's brain", after the canuts, the silk workers of 19th-century Lyon. Its name is thought to reflect the low opinion Lyon's affluent had of the weavers.

See also

  • List of spreads
  • Lyonnaise cuisine

Notes



Recette cervelle de canut Marie Claire

Recette Cervelle du Canut (facile, rapide)

Cervelle de canut (à tartiner ou dipper !) Ma Jolie Food

Cervelle de Canut • À la lyonnaise

Cervelle de Canut • À la lyonnaise