Marinated Goat Cheese with Herbs and Spices
A sophisticated appetizer featuring fresh goat cheese marinated in a fragrant infused olive oil with allspice, coriander, garlic, orange zest, and aromatic spices. Served with toasted baguette slices, this elegant dish is perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- •8 ounces fresh goat cheese
- •1 teaspoon allspice berries
- •½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- •3 cloves garlic cloves
- •2 strips orange zest
- •2 leaves fresh bay leaves
- •1 pod star anise
- •⅓ cup olive oil
- •¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- •1 whole baguette
- •1 pinch flaky sea salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Gently break goat cheese into large pieces; arrange in a serving bowl. Let sit at room temperature while you infuse oil.
10 min
- 2.
Crush allspice and coriander with the flat side of a chef's knife. Place in a small saucepan along with garlic, orange zest, bay leaves, star anise, oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook over low, swirling pan occasionally, until garlic is golden, 15-20 minutes. Pour over goat cheese. Let sit until cool, about 30 minutes.
50 min
- 3.
Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown around the edges, 5-8 minutes.
8 min
- 4.
Sprinkle marinated goat cheese with flaky salt and serve with toast.
2 min
- 5.
Goat cheese can be marinated 3 hours ahead. Store lightly covered at room temperature.
