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Fruit & Granola Stuffed Endive Cups

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Ingredients

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Fruit & Granola Stuffed Endive Cups

2 heads Belgian endive

1 grapefruit

1 orange

1 cup whole milk ricotta

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp lemon juice

¼ tsp kosher salt

1 cup granola

2 tablespoons date syrup

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Instructions

Cut off the root end of endive and discard. Carefully separate the individual leaves and set aside.

Peel or cut away the peel and pith of 1 grapefruit and 1 orange and discard. Cut fruit into ¼-inch pieces and mix together in a bowl.

Make the whipped ricotta by adding 1 cup ricotta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Secure lid and pulse for a few seconds, then run on low for 1 minute to whip. Transfer to a piping bag (optional).

Layer individual endive leaves onto a serving platter. Use a piping bag to fill each piece of endive with about 1 tablespoon whipped ricotta.

Spoon a few pieces of the fruit onto one side of the endive cups, then sprinkle the other side with a bit of granola. Finish with a drizzle of date syrup, and serve (If you can’t easily find date syrup, you can top these with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Endive Leaves Thoroughly 💧
Pat Belgian endive leaves completely dry with paper towels after separating them to prevent the ricotta filling from sliding off and ensure better adhesion of toppings.
Chill Ricotta Mixture Before Filling 🧊
Refrigerate your ricotta-date syrup mixture for at least 30 minutes before spooning into endive cups; this makes it easier to handle and creates a more elegant presentation.
Toast Granola Just Before Serving 🥘
Lightly warm your granola in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes right before assembly to restore crispness and intensify its flavor, preventing sogginess from the moist filling.
Maximize Citrus Brightness 🍋
Add lemon juice and zest to your ricotta mixture just 10 minutes before serving to preserve the vibrant acidity and prevent oxidation of the citrus flavors.
Balance Sweetness with Quality Date Syrup 🍯
Use premium, pure date syrup rather than substitutes and drizzle it last as a finishing touch; this controls sweetness levels and creates an elegant visual contrast against the pale ricotta.