Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt

Name: Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 8 ounces aged cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; Black sea salt, optional

Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demonstration about "real food" made simply, people rave about them. They're a great, surprising addition to an appetizer table—or even served after dinner paired with a nice cabernet or port. —Dorothy McNett, Pacific Grove, California

Ingredients

8 ounces aged cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Black sea salt, optional

Directions

Cut cheese into 1/2-in. cubes. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip cheese cubes in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. If desired, sprinkle with a few grains of salt. Let stand until set.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 24 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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DIANA

Nov 22, 2019

Great alternate to sweets! I used Cabot Sharp Cheddar and Dove dark chocolate for my trial. Love the combination of cheddar and dark chocolate. The sprinkle of coarse kosher salt was perfect. Plan to serve this at our Christmas Eve party.