HERB COATED GOAT CHEESE

By jarren

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 36 , 1/2" thick slices baguette
• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 2 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 , 11-oz log soft fresh goat cheese
• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh herb sprigs, for garnish

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tbsp of olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir the herbs, lemon zest, pepper and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Pat the mixture onto the goat cheese log and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over and around the cheese. Bake cheese for 5-7 minutes. Can be prepared 1 day ahead.