Tuna pate with cream cheese recipe
This recipe for tuna pate with cream cheese has it all, because it is lighter than the traditional one and, therefore, has fewer calories, and because it is very quick to make. In just 10 minutes you will have a wonderful and delicious homemade pâté ready for your sandwiches, toasts, canapés or any appetizer you can think of. Of course, it can also be served as a tuna dip with bread sticks. You dare? In this article, we teach you how to make tuna pate with Philadelphia cheese step by step.
Ingredients to make tuna pate with cream cheese:
- 1 can of natural tuna
- ½ package of light cream cheese (150 g)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
How to make Tuna Pate with Cream Cheese:
Drain the water from the can of tuna, crumble it and place it in the blender glass or in a container to beat with an electric mixer. To obtain a light homemade tuna pâté (or lighter) it is very important not to use tuna in oil. Add the cream cheese and parsley and beat at medium speed, that is, if very high or very low. Try the tuna pate with cream cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. You can use Philadelphia cream cheese or another brand. We have opted for a light one, but you can also use a normal one.
Tip: You can optionally add oil, but if you intend to make light tuna pate we advise you to eliminate it.
That easy! Now that you know how to make tuna pate with cream cheese, a lighter homemade tuna pate with fewer calories than the traditional one, go ahead and try it with homemade toasted bread. To do this, you can review the following recipes:
- Fluffy cream bread
- Homemade crusty bread
Remember to store the homemade tuna pate in a jar with an airtight seal and in the refrigerator. We recommend eating it within a week.
