lci Urban Bistro in
Washington DC
Olivier Perret
Chaumes
Dessert
4
Ingredients
- 8 or 10oz of iie de France Chaume
- 1 Lb dried fruit compote
- Ingredients for the dried fruit compote
- ¼ cup Rhubarb jam or other jam of Choice
- Dried chuffa Nuts = miniature coconuts diced
- ¼ Cup dried cherries or cranberries diced
- ¼ cup Raisins
- ¼ cup Dried Apricot or mango diced
- ¼ cup roasted macadamia nut or other favorite nuts
- ¼ Cup dried fig diced
- ¼ cup dried lavender flowers
- ½ cup of Honey
- 2 table spoons of Yuzu Juice or lemon Juice
Instructions
- Mixed all the dried fruits and nuts in a bowl and stir to combine
- Mix together the honey and lemon and set aside
- Using a sharp knife dipped in hot water cut the cheese in half horizontally
- Spread the Rhubarb jam on the cut face side first layer of the cheese
- Next spread half the cheese with the lavender, mixed fruits and nuts compote and cover with the remaining half of the cheese
- Press down firmly. Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes
- Remove plastic wrap set cheese on a cookie sheet and place in a warm oven for 3-4 minutes or grill on top of charcoal grill until just warm but not melted
- Cut into serving portions drizzled with honey Yuzu dressing and serve while warm immediately







