Name: Charred Goat Cheese Queso Fundido
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 4 oz (113g) goat cheese, crumbled; 2 -3 slices of Black truffle + oil, chopped finely; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp olive oil + for brushing; Salt, to taste; 1 stalk of spring onion, chopped; 2 tbsp red bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 baguette, sliced 1/4 inch

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Inspired by Queso Fundido at Pueblo, Costa Mesa

Charred Goat Cheese Queso Fundido

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 15

Total Time 18

Servings: 2

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 oz (113g) goat cheese, crumbled
2 -3 slices of Black truffle + oil, chopped finely
1 tsp honey
1 tsp olive oil + for brushing
Salt, to taste

For Garnishing

1 stalk of spring onion, chopped
2 tbsp red bell pepper, chopped

To Serve

0.5 baguette, sliced 1/4 inch

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
Sauté the chopped red bell pepper in a few drops of oil till soft. Set aside.
Combine goat cheese, chopped black truffle and honey in an oven-safe bowl. Drizzle the top with 1 tsp olive oil and a few drops of truffle oil.
Bake at 400°F/200°C for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the tops begin to turn golden brown.
Using a blow torch and working quickly, char the tops lightly.
Top with the cooked red bell pepper, chopped spring onion and serve hot with toasted baguette slices.

Toasting baguette

Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Place on a small baking tray lined with foil.
Bake prepared baguette slices in a preheated oven at 375°F/190°C for 10 minutes or until browned.