Endive with Herbed Cream Cheese and Caramelized Apples
Ingredients
- 4 heads Belgian endive trimmed, separated into spears
- 4 apples peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 8oz package cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat and add the butter, apples and cinnamon. Stir and cook for about 7 minutes.
- Use a teaspoon to fill the end of each endive leaf with herbed cream cheese and add about 1 tablespoon of apples. Arrange on a platter and serve.
Whenever I have a dinner party at my house, I always have the same dilemma…what shall I make for appetizers? I get more stressed out about the appetizers than the main course, so that is the reason I have been making a lot of different appetizers lately, which explains all of my bean dips :).
This endive recipe was really great, not to mention how easy and simple it was to make. The endive looks so pretty and they are deliciously tasty with the beautiful combination of soft herbed cream cheese and caramelized apple filling. This is a great appetizer for your next holiday party. Try it!
Sarah Naveen
I am definitely gonna try making this for my next party..
Looks gorgeous....Lip smacking!!!!!
Kim
The endive looks so pretty. Your guests are very lucky, these looks delicious 😀
Barbara
Appetizers can be a real problem all right- you want something different, tasty and not too filling. These little bites on endive hit the spot.
Erica
Thank you guys!
Muneeba
I think stuffed endives make beautiful appetizers! Unfortunately all my family and friends are such carnivores, that I'd be the only one digging into these nummy goodies ... genius idea abt combining the cream cheese and apples like that.
Maria
Help please. Im not sure what is endive some type of cheese? Thank you.
Erica
Hi Maria,
Endive is a type of lettuce.
Danielle
this really does sound delish....and the presentation is great
monicajane
your food is all lovely...
I rarely like sweet things in otherwise savory foods with the exception of apples and raisins...
this is a must try.
KennyT
I'd like to try Belgian Endives, every time I passed by them I got curious, but never had the courage to bring them home. Now I know what I'd do next time when I am in my favourite grocery.
Erica
Thank you everyone for the comments!
Caroline
That appetizer is right up my alley! The flavors together must be just divine.
Maria
Thank you. so much for youre help God bless you! Sincerely maria, una paisita mas.
theUngourmet
What an incredible combination of flavors! Very nice!
Empar
Erica... Eso debe estar de muerte!
Siempre he cocinado las endivias con salsa de nata y roquefort, pero así como las has preparado y con la manzana caramelizada. Ayyy... Ya me estoy chupando los dedos.
Un beso.
Erica
Thank you all!
Chef E
What a beautiful presentation! I love this combination...
Velva
Appetizers are almost the most important aspect of the meal. This is what sets the mood of meal and prepares your guests for the meal. We are always stressed about appetizers too.
A couple more weeks and I will be combing your site for a good entree. Our cooking club is 12/5!
Hélène
I love making appetizers. This looks like a total winner at a party.
Palidor
I've never tried endive. That looks fantastic! I especially like the herbed cream cheese.
Oysterculture
I love this - this looks so good and tasty. Great ideas for the upcoming holidays.
Olga
I like the combo of sweet and savory, and no need for utensils!
Erica
Thank you everyone for visiting my site 🙂