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Zesty Chilean Pebre with Charquito Cheese

Name: Zesty Chilean Pebre with Charquito Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Tomatoes, 3 medium, finely diced; Onion, 1 medium, finely chopped; Cilantro, 1 cup, finely chopped; Jalapeño, 1 small, seeded and finely chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Charquito Cheese, 200g, crumbled; Grilled bread, 8 slices, lightly toasted

This recipe for Pebre, a traditional Chilean salsa, gets a zesty upgrade with the addition of Charquito Cheese, a semi-soft cheese that melts beautifully over grilled bread.

4.6(359 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 9, 2026

Zesty Chilean Pebre with Charquito Cheese — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pebre Salsa

For the Charquito Cheese Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 347 kcal
Protein: 13.8 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Fat: 19.2 g
Fiber: 3.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1734 kcal
Protein: 69 g
Carbs: 141.6 g
Fat: 95.78 g
Fiber: 15.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Tomatoes 3 medium, finely diced	66	3	15	0.5	4.5
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	44	1.2	10.5	0.1	2
Cilantro 1 cup, finely chopped	4	0.3	0.9	0.1	0.6
Jalapeño 1 small, seeded and finely chopped	4	0.1	1	0.04	0.3
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0.04	0.1
Red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons	9	0	0.2	0	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	27	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Charquito Cheese 200g, crumbled	720	40	0	60	0
Grilled bread 8 slices, lightly toasted	640	24	112	8	8

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pebre Salsa

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl.
2
Add Liquids
Stir in the red wine vinegar and olive oil.
3
Season
Season with salt, adjusting to taste.
Tip: Ensure the jalapeños are completely seeded to control the spice level.
4
Chill Salsa
Chill the Pebre Salsa for 30 minutes to blend flavors seamlessly.

Preparing the Charquito Cheese

1
Crumble Cheese
Crumble the Charquito Cheese into small pieces.
2
Preheat Grill
Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
3
Toast Bread
Lightly toast bread slices until golden and slightly crispy.

How to Make Zesty Chilean Pebre with Charquito Cheese

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Toasting Bread
Toast slices on a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until crispy.
2
Melting Cheese
Place crumbled cheese on warm bread slices right after toasting and allow it to warm and soften.
3
Assembling Appetizer
Top each bread slice with a generous spoonful of Pebre Salsa and serve.