Description
Mediterranean-inspired herb marinated goat cheese offers a luxurious blend of tangy cheese and aromatic herbs. Creamy rounds infused with olive oil, thyme, and rosemary create an elegant appetizer perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (283 g) goat cheese log
- 1 sourdough or French baguette, sliced
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cheese Preparation: Freeze goat cheese log for 10 minutes to ensure precise, clean slicing, then cut into uniform ⅓-inch thick discs using a sharp knife.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil with freshly chopped basil, thyme, and chives, incorporating salt and freshly ground black pepper to develop a robust herb-infused blend.
- Coating Process: Arrange cheese slices in a single layer within a spacious rectangular container, then delicately drench with the aromatic herb oil, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Marination Stage: Seal container tightly and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, allowing herbs to deeply infuse and transform the goat cheese’s flavor profile.
- Serving Technique: Remove marinated cheese from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving, allowing it to reach room temperature and enhance its textural complexity, then present elegantly alongside thinly sliced baguette pieces for an sophisticated appetizer experience.
Notes
- Chill for Precision: Freeze goat cheese log briefly to ensure clean, uniform slices without crumbling.
- Marinade Magic: Whisk olive oil with fresh herbs to create a flavor-packed coating that transforms the cheese’s taste profile.
- Marinating Wisdom: Allow 3-4 hours of refrigeration to let herbs deeply infuse the cheese with aromatic complexity.
- Serving Secrets: Let cheese rest at room temperature before serving to soften texture and maximize flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg