Endive With Bleu Cheese

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant cold appetizer featuring creamy bleu cheese spread nestled in crisp endive leaves.
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Endive With Bleu Cheese

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 653.2

Description

This sophisticated cold appetizer transforms simple Belgian endive into a luxurious vessel for a rich, tangy cheese spread. The combination of sharp bleu cheese and smooth cream cheese creates a decadent filling that contrasts beautifully with the bitter-crisp texture of the endive leaves. A touch of butter and whipping cream ensures the mixture is silky and pipeable, perfect for an elegant presentation. Ideal for holiday parties, dinner gatherings, or as a refined starter before a main course, these bites are easy to assemble and always impress guests with their bold flavor profile and striking visual appeal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soften the cream cheese and unsalted butter at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to ensure a smooth blend.
  2. Place the softened cream cheese, bleu cheese, and butter into a food processor or blender.
  3. Process the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. With the processor running, gradually add the whipping cream, adding more if necessary to reach a pipeable consistency.
  5. Separate the Belgian endive leaves, wash them thoroughly, and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  6. Transfer the cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  7. Pipe a generous dollop of the cheese mixture into the center of each endive leaf.
  8. Arrange the filled endive leaves in a spoke pattern on a large serving platter.
  9. Sprinkle lightly with paprika for color and a hint of flavor.
  10. Refrigerate the platter until ready to serve to keep the cheese mixture firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 653.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65.6g101%
Saturated Fat 40.5g203%
Cholesterol 171.2mg58%
Sodium 494.1mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 6.9g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 3.7g
Protein 9.9g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, endive, bleu cheese, cream cheese, vegetarian, cold dish, party food, cheese spread, elegant, easy, belgian endive, no bake, starter, rich, tangy, crisp, dairy, quick, fancy, bite size, holiday
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