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Marinated Gruyère

Marinated cheese is one of my favorite ways to take a slightly snacky cheese and elevate it to party appetizer level. This cheese is marinated in olive oil and aleppo and a ton of citrus zest, giving it a fruity, peppery, nutty taste that is perfect for when you want an easy appetizer that is sure to impress.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks (10 ounces) of high quality gruyere cheese
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 2 medium pippara peppers
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange zest, about 1 orange
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  1. With clean hands, crumble the cheese into uneven, bite-size chunks. Add these to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the oregano, bay leaf, Aleppo pepper flakes, pippara peppers, orange zest and olive oil to a small sauce pot or pan.
  3. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the oil to a simmer. Let this sizzle for 2-3 minutes, swirling occasionally, and watch as the oil turns from yellow to a light red. Turn off the heat and crack in a generous amount of black pepper.
  4. Pour this oil over the cheese and mix to get everything coated. Let this marinate for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. When serving, make sure all the marinade oil is poured over the cheese, it's too delicious to miss out on!