Blue Cheese and Cranberry Endive Delights
Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant Blue Cheese and Cranberry Endive Delights—a perfect harmony of bold flavors and stunning presentation. Crisp, slightly bitter endive leaves serve as natural edible cups, cradling creamy blue cheese, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts for irresistible texture and balance. A delicate drizzle of honey ties it all together, adding a subtle touch of sweetness, while fresh parsley lends a delightful pop of color and brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refined yet easy recipe is ideal for holiday parties, upscale gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sophisticated bite. Simple to assemble and bursting with flavor, these endive delights are sure to impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole Endive heads
- 100 grams Blue cheese
- 50 grams Dried cranberries
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the bases of the endive heads and carefully separate the leaves. Keep the leaves intact and wash them thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Crumble the blue cheese into a small bowl, ensuring the pieces are bite-sized yet easy to scoop onto the endive leaves.
Coarsely chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
Arrange the endive leaves on a serving platter, curved side up to create small cups.
Spoon a small amount of crumbled blue cheese into each endive leaf, followed by a sprinkle of dried cranberries and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle each filled leaf with a small amount of honey to add a touch of sweetness.
Season lightly with a pinch of salt and a grind of fresh black pepper, if desired.
Garnish with the chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve immediately as an elegant appetizer or part of a party platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 787 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1638 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
