MARINATED GOAT'S CHEESE

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A refreshing alternative to a full cheeseboard, this zesty thyme and chilli treat can be made ahead and given as a gift - just wrap up and add a box of good-quality crackers and chutney

Provided by Cassie Best

Time 10m

Yield Makes 400ml

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

350ml good olive oil or rapeseed oil (not extra virgin), plus extra for greasing
200g soft rindless goat's cheese
3 pared strips lemons zest (white pith removed from the underside)
3 thyme sprigs
1 red chilli , pierced a few times with a sharp knife
1 tsp fennel seeds

Steps:

Sterilise a 500g jar (see tip). Oil your hands well, then break the goat's cheese into 4 pieces and roll into balls. Place the cheese in the jar, then pack the lemon zest, thyme and chilli around the cheese. Scatter over the fennel seeds and pour over the oil. Chill and leave to marinate for 2 days. Store in the fridge, and eat within 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium