Marinated Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients (9)

• 1 large log fresh goat cheese (10 ounces; 270g)
• 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil (475ml), or as needed
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 2 teaspoons pink peppercorns (optional)
• 4 (2-inch) strips lemon zest (peeled with a vegetable peeler with as little white pith as possible)
• 4 bay leaves
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 medium garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise