MARINATED GOAT CHEESE

By BobD

Ingredients

• One eight-ounce log fresh goat cheese
• 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 4 juniper berries

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Carefully cut the goat-cheese log into 2-inch rounds. Place the rounds in a 12- to 16-ounce wide-mouth glass jar.

2. Cover the goat cheese with the olive oil. Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns and juniper berries. Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 days or up to 1 week.

3. To serve, bring the goat cheese to room temperature. Transfer the cheese to a serving plate and serve immediately with slices of warm bread.

Yield: Makes 1 jar (or approximately 6 servings)