* 2/3 cup dark / bittersweet chocolate chips (or 4
ounces chocolate, coarsely chopped) * 4
ounces goat cheese,
at room temperature * 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped black peppercorns * 2 - 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder * coarse sea salt, for finishing