Apple Endive Appetizer
The Apple Endive Appetizer is a light, crisp, and elegant bite-sized dish combining sweet apples, slightly bitter endive, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for fall or holiday gatherings, it’s naturally gluten-free and easy to assemble for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16–20 appetizers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2–3 heads Belgian endive
- 1 Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, thinly sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese or blue cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (to prevent apple browning)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Separate and rinse the endive leaves, then pat them dry.
- Thinly slice the apple and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Spread or place a small amount of goat cheese or blue cheese onto each endive leaf.
- Top each with a slice or two of apple.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts over the top.
- Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary for a festive touch.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
Use pear slices instead of apples for a sweeter variation.Try cream cheese, ricotta, or brie as alternative cheeses.Add dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for extra color and flavor.Use almonds or pistachios for a different nutty profile.Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/apple-endive-appetizer/
