Chevre with Urfa and Crushed Nibs

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Creamy chevre cheese is suffused with the sweet heat of Urfa biber (dried Turkish pepper) and rolled in crushed cocoa nibs in this easy and elegant appetizer.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) log of fresh goat cheese (chevre)

  • ½ teaspoon Urfa biber, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons finely crushed cocoa nibs

Directions

  1. Place the goat cheese into a bowl, and set aside to reach room temperature, about 30 minutes. Mix in the Urfa biber until thoroughly combined. Scoop the goat cheese out onto a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface, and fold the plastic over the cheese to form the cheese back into a log shape. Twist the ends of the plastic, and chill the goat cheese log thoroughly for at least 1 hour.

  2. Place cocoa nibs onto a large, flat plate, and unroll the goat cheese log onto the nibs, turning the cheese to coat the surface. Rewrap the cheese in plastic wrap, keeping the log shape, and chill until firm, about 1 more hour.

  3. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Cook's Note

Look for ground Urfa biber, a small dried Turkish pepper with a robust but sweet flavor and bold but not harsh heat, at Middle Eastern or specialty grocery stores.

Cocoa nibs are small broken pieces of roasted cocoa beans, and have a distinctive, fruity and savory chocolate flavor. You can use a coffee or spice grinder, being careful not to grind them too finely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
8g Fat
2g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 39mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.