PARTNER POST: Get ready to feed a holiday crowd with appetizer recipes paired perfectly with food-friendly Cavit wines.
Kick off your dinner party with this irresistible, vegetarian crepe appetizer loaded with a creamy radicchio filling.
Want to outshine every other appetizer this year at your holiday party? Now you can, with this beautiful and scrumptious vegetarian dish. It will surely get the deserved attention at the table. 
These bundles are made with small, savory crepes. Soft, delicate and slightly crispy at the edges. Stuffed with a tasty radicchio and creamy cheese filling. And tied with chives in fancy and irresistible little packages of goodness.
When you start your dinner with something so intriguing and delicious, you know it will be a good one. Especially when your food is paired with a refreshing glass of this fruity and elegant Cavit Pinot Grigio.
Do you know where the grapes to make this wine come from?! The Northern Italian regions of Trentino, Fruili and Veneto. Pretty much where I spent the first twenty years of my life.
These locations are not just recognized for the spectacular natural beauty, but are absolutely ideal for vineyard cultivation due to their exceptional soil and climatic conditions.
Its balanced character, bright straw gold color, and appealing aroma make Cavit Pinot Grigio the perfect addition to your holiday table. And why not, you can really make any dinner special with this wine.
If you are not familiar with radicchio, it’s a leafy vegetable, with white-veined read leaves. It has a spicy and slightly bitter taste. It can be used raw in a salad or cooked in many different recipes. There are two varieties that can be found around here. One is round and about the size of a grapefruit. The other is called Treviso and has a more elongated shape, similar to the Belgian endive. Both can be used in this recipe. But I used the Treviso, given that it’s coming from the same region as my wine!
For the cheese you can use your favorite soft cheese. From a buttery brie to a spicy gorgonzola (or other blue cheese). Or a simple fontina for a milder taste. Have fun with it and explore the many shades of flavors that come with cheese.
You can make the crepes and the stuffing and serve immediately. Or you can prepare this appetizer ahead of time, and warm up in the over right before serving, with a few pieces of butter and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top. You will end up with crispier edges and melty filling. So delicious!
For another easy holiday appetizer, try these trout bites. Recipe here.
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- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Kick off your dinner party with these irresistible vegetarian crepe bundles, filled with creamy radicchio and cheese, and tied with chives for a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 head radicchio, finely chopped
- 8 ounces soft cheese (such as brie, gorgonzola, or fontina)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for tying
- Butter and grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped radicchio and sauté for 5-7 minutes until wilted and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the radicchio from heat and let cool slightly. Mix in the soft cheese until well combined.
- Place a spoonful of the radicchio and cheese mixture in the center of each crepe. Gather the edges of the crepe around the filling and tie with a chive to form a bundle.
- If preparing ahead, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the crepe bundles on a baking sheet, dot with butter, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the edges are crispy and the filling is melted.
- Serve warm, paired with a glass of Cavit Pinot Grigio.
Notes
You can use either round radicchio or Treviso for this recipe. Experiment with different cheeses like brie, gorgonzola, or fontina for varying flavors. Prepare the crepes and filling ahead of time, then bake before serving for crispy edges and a melty center. Pair with Cavit Pinot Grigio for a complete experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe bundle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 40
