Crisp endive with a nutty, sweet cheese dip makes an original and delicious entertainment solution.
And I usually sneak – or hide – any leftovers for a sandwich the next day.
I made this last week in France, but it translates well into life back home in New York.
Sweet cheese dip with fig and nuts
You’ll need:
- 1/2 cup mild soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 5 T fig jam
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- a pinch of salt
1. Make sure both cheeses are soft and at room temperature. In a food processor, grind the nuts finely – pulse bit by bit, because you don’t want them to become nut butter!
2. Use a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula to fold nuts and fig jam into the cheeses. Combine well and taste for seasoning. Add a pinch of mild salt (such as a fleur de sel).
3. Wash and separate endive leaves. Fill each leaf with a teaspoon of cheese or place a bowl of the cheese in the middle for dipping.
From France to New York!! You have a wonderful life!! This is a pretty dip.. I’m bookmarking it for my daughter’s birthday in a week! xx
Fantastic, Smidge! 🙂 I hope she has a very special day xx
Simple use for my favorite ingredient: cheese! Yum.
Cheese is the best 🙂 ps. I need to see you next week!! when?
Very pretty endive flower!
Thank you! 🙂
I love this recipe. And presentation is so important. I don’t come up with ideas independently, but I copy well! I will remember this. I agree with Barbara–from France to New York! Good for you! 🙂 Debra
Thank you so much, Debra! I am a big fan of endive and new ways of serving it :). I hope you get to try and enjoy this one soon!