Endive Braised in Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Endive Braised in Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon sugar; 14 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated; Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup dry white wine; Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound French ham (such as Bayonne) or prosciutto, sliced; 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
14 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup dry white wine
Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound French ham (such as Bayonne) or prosciutto, sliced
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

1
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 300F.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sugar.
3
Add the endive leaves and lemon juice and cook until almost all the liquid in the pan has evaporated, making sure that the leaves do not color, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Pour in the white wine and continue to cook until the endive leaves are evenly coated with the reduced pan liquid, about 2 minutes more.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper and let cool to room temperature.
6
Divide the endive leaves into 3 equal portions.
7
Divide the ham and cheese into 3 equal portions as well.
8
Put 1 portion of the endive leaves in an even layer on the bottom of a small cast-iron pot, Dutch oven, or casserole, followed by 1 portion of the ham.
9
Brush one-third of the creme fraiche over the ham layer, season with salt, pepper, and mace, and put 1 portion of cheese on top.
10
Repeat the layering two more times.
11
Cover with a buttered parchment round and transfer to the oven.
12
Braise for 1 hour.
13
Preheat the broiler.
14
Remove the parchment and broil for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.

621

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, 14 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated, Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Endive Braised in Creme Fraiche falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Endive Braised in Creme Fraiche

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