1 (12 oz.) tub soft fresh goat cheese, chilled
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 tbsp. peppercorns
1 tsp. allspice berry
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tbsp. finely minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup fresh basil, slivered
1 tsp. orange zest

Cut goat cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer in a pie plate or baking dish.

In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, peppercorns and allspice berries.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, basil and orange zest.

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until the peppercorns begin to pop, about 2 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the garlic mixture. After 5 seconds of stirring, pour the hot mixture over the goat cheese.

Marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.

To serve, transfer the chilled cheese to a serving plate. Serve at room temperature with crackers.

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Submitted by: Lav