Marinated Goat Cheese
Elevate your appetizer game with rich and luxurious Marinated Goat Cheese, a simple yet elegant recipe perfect for entertaining or indulging in a gourmet treat at home. This dish combines creamy goat cheese rounds with a medley of aromatic flavors, including fresh thyme, rosemary, and a hint of zesty lemon. Infused with extra virgin olive oil, garlic slices, black peppercorns, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, the cheese becomes a velvety, flavor-packed delight after marinating for 12–24 hours in the fridge. Serve this crowd-pleasing appetizer alongside crusty bread or crisp crackers to wow your guests with minimal effort. Ideal for those seeking a fuss-free but sophisticated recipe, this marinated goat cheese is perfect for wine nights, holiday gatherings, or as an artisanal snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams goat cheese
- 120 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Slice the goat cheese into 1 cm thick rounds and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a clean, sterilized jar with a lid, add a layer of olive oil to the bottom.
Carefully place the goat cheese rounds into the jar, ensuring they do not break.
Sprinkle the sliced garlic, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig, lemon zest, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt over the goat cheese.
Pour the remaining olive oil into the jar, ensuring the goat cheese is completely submerged.
Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, marinate for 24 hours.
Serve the marinated goat cheese at room temperature with bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.1 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1079 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
