Instructions

  1. Cut goat cheese into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer in a pie plate ot baking dish.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, peppercorns and allspice berries.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, basil and orange zest.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until the peppercorns begin to pop, about 2 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.
  7. To serve, transfer the chilled cheese to a serving plate. Serve at room temperature with crackers.