Endive Cheese Boats

Endive cheese boats are an inviting appetizer that’s simple to prepare. Here’s the recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 2 heads of Belgian endive
• 100 g of soft goat cheese
• 50 g of Gorgonzola cheese
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped walnuts, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Honey, for garnishing (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by gently washing the endive leaves and pat them dry with kitchen paper to remove excess water.
2. Take the cheeses and in a bowl, work them with a fork to blend and obtain a smooth cream. If the mixture is too thick, you can soften it with a spoonful of milk or cream.
3. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Add the chopped walnuts to the cheese mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
5. Take the endive leaves and stuff them with the cheese cream. If you wish, you can use a piping bag to make the job easier and to give a neater appearance.
6. Arrange the stuffed boats on a serving plate.
7. As a final touch, you can drizzle some honey on the boats for a very pleasant sweet-salty contrast.
8. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until serving time.

Trivia

Endive is a highly versatile ingredient used in kitchens around the world thanks to its delicate taste that pairs well with many other flavors, especially with cheeses like in this dish. Moreover, the crunchy leaves of endive act as natural and elegant containers for various types of fillings.