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Marinated Goat Cheese with Garlic and Thyme

For an almost effortless way to a more interesting cheese platter, marinate fresh goat cheese in olive oil with herbs and spices. Use it as a topping for crackers, a spread for sandwiches, or crumbled into salads.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 Jar

Ingredients

  • 1 small log fresh, not aged goat cheese (5 oz, 145g)
  • 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil more or less, as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds whole
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns optional
  • 2 2- inch strips lemon zest peeled with a vegetable peeler with as little white pith as possible
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves cut in half lengthwise

Instructions

  • Cut goat cheese log into 4 equal pieces; form into balls, if desired.
  • Add 1 cup olive oil into a a sterilized wide-necked jar. Add chili flakes, fennel seed and peppercorns. Add the goat cheese balls one at a time, adding a little olive oil between each one so they are fully immersed. Add lemon zest, bay leaves, thyme and garlic to jar. Pour in enough olive oil to fully cover cheese. Seal jar and refrigerate for at least a few hours (we found it best after 2 days). Lasts for up to 2 weeks.