- 8 oz (225g) goat cheese, cut into 4 slices, or 4 small individual goat cheeses
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 tbsp mixed white, black, and pink peppercorns
- 2–3 sprigs rosemary
- 4–5 sprigs thyme
- 2 dried red chiles
- About 1½ cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint (500ml) screw-top glass jar
- Carefully place the goat cheese slices in a clean 1-pint (500ml) glass jar. Arrange the garlic cloves, peppercorns, herbs, and chiles around the cheese.
- Pour in enough olive oil to completely cover all the ingredients. Close the jar.
- Store at room temperature for a few hours, then refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.