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Exquisite Pimientos del Piquillo Stuffed with Fresh Cheese

Ingredients (30-35 pieces)
  • 1 box Pimientos del Piquillo
  • 200 g fresh bush cheese
  • 125 g fresh goat cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch white onion
  • Tarragon, basil, chervil, chives, and flat-leaf parsley
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and Sichuan pepper
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Peel, degerm, and finely chop the garlic. Peel and finely chop the onion with its green stems. Very finely chop all the herbs.

In a pan, gently sweat the garlic and onion over low heat until softened. Drain and set aside.

In a bowl, crumble the cheeses with a fork. Incorporate the garlic, onion, and chopped herbs. Mix thoroughly. Season lightly with salt, a pinch of crushed Sichuan pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Carefully stuff each Pimiento del Piquillo with the cheese mixture. Serve chilled.

Garnish with hibiscus flowers (optional).