Elevate any gathering with this sophisticated appetizer, made with a few simple pantry and freezer ingredients. Note that fresh truffles are generally available in winter, so don’t worry if you can’t include them in the aioli.
¼ ounces fresh black truffle, finely grated (optional)
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
5 Tablespoons Danish Creamery Butter, melted and divided
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan
Truffle Aioli
Combine mayonnaise, truffle oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir smooth, season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in fresh truffle, if using. Cover and refrigerate until ready.
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
Combine artichoke hearts, lemon juice, 3 Tablespoons melted butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes to marinate.
Transfer artichoke hearts to prepared baking sheet, letting excess marinade drip off, and arrange cut-side down. Roast for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together reaining 2 Tablespoons melted butter, breadcrumbs, and parmesan in a bowl.
Remove artichokes from oven and reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
Flip artichokes to be leaf-side up, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
Serve hot or warm, with truffle aioli dipping sauce.