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.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Slice the goat cheese into 1 cm thick rounds and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a clean, sterilized jar with a lid, add a layer of olive oil to the bottom.

Step 4

Carefully place the goat cheese rounds into the jar, ensuring they do not break.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sliced garlic, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig, lemon zest, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt over the goat cheese.

Step 6

Pour the remaining olive oil into the jar, ensuring the goat cheese is completely submerged.

Step 7

Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, marinate for 24 hours.

Step 8

Serve the marinated goat cheese at room temperature with bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	334.8 grams (334.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1719

Total Fat 173.10g	222%
Saturated Fat 58.20g	291%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 157mg	52%
Sodium 1079mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 6.30g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.80g	6%
Total Sugars 0.90g
Protein 43.80g	88%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 188mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 88.6%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 1.4%