goat cheese in a jar (gift)

2 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 7, 2019

For gift giving, make 2 days ahead and keep refrigerated. Use a decorative jar with lid.

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)

  • Step 1
    Slice goat cheese log into 1/2-inch thick "coins".
  • Step 2
    In a sterilized 10-12 ounce jar with tight fitting lid, pour enough oil to cover bottom of jar.
  • Step 3
    Place 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.
  • Step 4
    Seal with lid and refrigerate for a day to marinate.
  • Step 5
    To serve, spoon out a portion of the cheese and drizzle with some of the oil and herbs. Use to spread on crackers.
  • Step 6
    It will keep for 10 days to two weeks in the refrigerator.

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Culture: French
Category: Spreads
Keyword: #gift
Ingredient: Dairy

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