Endive With Bleu Cheese

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.

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 653.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

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

3 ounce Cream cheese
3 ounce Bleu cheese
3 tablespoon Unsalted butter
1/4 cup Whipping cream
2 lg Bunch Belgian endive

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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