Orange Scented Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs

Goat cheese rolled in fresh cut herbs and bright orange zest.

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The favorite cheese in my house is goat cheese. “My daughter ate goat cheese and crackers for lunch in elementary school for years!” - Tara.

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It pretty much goes with everything and is the perfect base to mix and match with different flavors. By adding the zest and herbs it takes your charcuterie board from basic to amazing and fresh. It also adds that pop of color that will make it stand out.

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What ingredients do you need for orange scented goat cheese with fresh herbs?

• Goat Cheese
• Orange
• Italian Parsley
• Maldon Sea Salt
• Black Pepper
• Honey (Optional)

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The Recipe

Zest the orange onto a cutting board. Chop parsley and mix with zest. Roll goat cheese in zest and coat the whole log. Sprinkle it with sea salt and black pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of honey over the top. You can slice and place on salad or place whole on a cheese board.

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Recipe Tips:

• Lemon or lime zest can be used as well for a lovely color on your cheese board.
• Other herbs such as chives, thyme, or oregano could be used to roll the log of goat cheese.

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Make Ahead:

• You can make this a day ahead and hold it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  
• Cheese also freezes very well so you could freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

Storing tips:

• Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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