goat cheese in a jar (gift)
For gift giving, make 2 days ahead and keep refrigerated. Use a decorative jar with lid.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - log soft goat cheese (3.5 to 5 oz size package)
- 1 1/4 cups olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1/8 cup fresh basil, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
How To Make goat cheese in a jar (gift)
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Step 1Slice goat cheese log into 1/2-inch thick "coins".
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Step 2In a sterilized 10-12 ounce jar with tight fitting lid, pour enough oil to cover bottom of jar.
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Step 3Place a goat cheese "coin" into the jar. Sprinkle in some of the garlic, the sun-dried tomatoes, the herbs and the pine nuts. Cover with oil and repeat the process in layers until the jar is full to within 1/2 inch of the top, making sure that all is covered with the oil.
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Step 4Seal with lid and refrigerate for a day to marinate.
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Step 5To serve, spoon out a portion of the cheese and drizzle with some of the oil and herbs. Use to spread on crackers.
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Step 6It will keep for 10 days to two weeks in the refrigerator.
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