Ingredients
- 12-16 pimientos del piquillo (canned or jarred)
- 8 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
- 4-5 chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4-5 slices prosciutto
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic vinegar, optional
Directions
- Drain the peppers and allow them to dry on paper towels. Remove any excessive seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, break up the goat cheese and stir until smooth. Add the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture is lumpy, add cream a few drops at a time until desired consistency. You are looking for a soft and smooth texture.
- Stuff the peppers by gently opening each pepper and stuffing them with the goat cheese mixture. You can use a small spoon or your fingers to gently fill each pepper.
- Slice the prosciutto lengthwise, cutting each slice into 3 or 4 slices about ¼-inch wide. Wrap the prosciutto around the middle of each pepper.
- Serve at room temperature or place in fridge until ready to serve. You can drizzle olive oil around the outside of the plate along with a few drops of balsamic vinegar, if desired.
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