Marinated Goat Cheese

This recipe is from the Ottawa Citizen. This is a very tasty way to serve goat cheese. Great for parties or for a quiet lunch at home. Cook time is marinating time.

• Ready In: 48 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 450  g  chevre cheese (goat cheese)
• 1  tablespoon  crushed  dried chili
• 1  teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1  teaspoon  whole  white peppercorns
• 4  bay leaves
• 4  cloves garlic
• 2  tablespoons lemons, zest of
• 2  cups extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Cut goat cheese into 1 cm rounds and place in a deep glass container or jar Add chilies, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic and lemon zest.
2. Cover with oil and lemon juice.
3. Refrigerate 2 days.
4. Serve at room temperature on crackers, baguette, stuffed in cherry tomatoes, crumbled over salad- be creative!