Blue Cheese–Stuffed Celery

By ninebirch

Appetizer

Ingredients

• 4 ounce(s) blue cheese
• 2 ounce(s) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
• 2 tablespoon(s) whole milk
• Pepper
• 9 stalk(s) celery hearts, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup(s) dried chopped Calimyrna figs
• 1 tablespoon(s) pure honey
• Snipped chives, for garnish

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

1.In medium bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat blue cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Beat until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

2.Transfer cheese mixture to heavy-duty quart-size resealable plastic bag with one corner cut to form 1/2-inch hole. Pipe cheese mixture down centers of celery pieces. Top with figs and lightly drizzle with honey. Garnish with chives.