Cambozola Pear Endive Boats with Grinch Crunch

Creamy Cambozola nestled in crisp endive, topped with pear relish and a playful Grinch-crunch garnish.

Prep 20 min · Total 20 min · Serves 16 · Beginner

Ingredients

• 16 leaves Endive (Boutonnière size leaves, washed and dried)
• 12 oz Cambozola Black Label (Soft-ripened blue-cheese alternative for creamy filling)
• 2 medium Pears (ripe; small dice for relish)
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Walnuts (toasted and chopped)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Pepper
• 6-8 candies Hershey'S Kisses Solid Milk Chocolate With Grinch Foil (Finely crushed for Grinch-crunch garnish)
• 1/2 cup Kraft Mac & Cheese Gummy Candy & Plush Toy Heart 3.1 Oz Box (Crushed into small bits for edible garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep endive on a large tray, removing any browned outer leaves.
2. Mash Cambozola into a soft, spreadable base. In a bowl, combine diced pear, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; fold in walnuts.
3. Fill each endive leaf with a teaspoon of the Cambozola base, then top with a small spoonful of pear relish.
4. Garnish with crushed Hershey'S Kisses Grinch pieces to create a festive, crunchy topping.
5. Scatter crushed Kraft Mac & Cheese Gummy Candy & Plush Toy Heart bits over the boats for a playful finish.
6. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.

Recipe by BoxNCase Test Kitchen for the BoxNCase Chef Network.