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Marinated Cheese Recipe

April 3, 2019 by Erika Kubick 4 Comments

This marinated cheese recipe is my favorite summer appetizer. I especially obsess over marinated goat cheese with herbs and spices, because fresh chèvre is so good this time of year. You can also revive dried out aged cheeses like Manchego with this easy marinated cheese recipe. 

Marinated goat cheese with rosemary, olives, and charcoal bread

Purple Haze, a fresh goat cheese infused with lavender and fennel pollen, marinated in olive oil with rosemary, olives, and black pepper.

A Marinated Cheese Recipe, Dripping with Olive Oil

What’s a cheese slut to do in the heat of summer? When the sun is beating down and leaving our wedges sweaty, it’s time to bring out this refreshing marinated cheese recipe. Marinated goat cheese with herbs and spices is my go-to, but you can also bring dried-out wedges back to life with an olive oil bath. Whatever cheese you choose, this easy marinated cheese recipe makes for a seductive soiree with warm ciabatta, fresh arugula, and chilled rosé. You’re going to want to eat this all summer long.

Feta marinated in olive oil with lemon peel, peppers, and thyme

Here’s how to make yourself some olive oil-marinated cheese in 3 steps.

Step 1: Choose the Cheese 

Choose 8 ounces of something mild and porous enough to absorb the oils.

The best cheeses to marinate are…

  • Soft, spreadable cheeses like chèvre, ricotta, and quark, which you can roll into nickel-sized balls.
  • Semi-firm, spongy cheese like feta, mozzarella, and halloumi, which absorb the marinade like a dream.
  • Hard, dry cheeses like Manchego, Piave, and Pecorino, which become soft and buttery when marinated.
 
Avoid marinating these cheeses:
  • Gooey, funky soft-ripened and washed cheeses like brie and Taleggio, which are too delicate and get slimy.
  • Punchy blues cheeses like Roquefort,  which overpower the oil, unless they’re stuffed inside olives.
 
Marinated Manchego with orange peel black pepper and rosemary

Marinated Manchego with orange peel, black pepper, and rosemary

Step 2: Get Some Flavors Going! These herbs go well with goat cheese and other marinated cheeses

Choose ingredients that complement the natural flavors of the cheese and olive oil, like herbs, crushed garlic, peppers, and citrus peels. And make sure to use a good extra virgin olive oil—your cheese deserves it.

What herbs go well with goat cheese and other marinated cheeses?

Look for fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, something with a little heat like black pepper or red chilis, and something with a little zip such as citrus peels or sweet peppers.  Here are some of my favorite combinations:

  • Feta with garlic, thyme, olives, and lemon peel
  • Ricotta with fresh chili, peppercorns, orange peel, and a cinnamon stick
  • Manchego with sundried tomatoes, basil, and oregano

Charcoal bread with marinated goat cheese and olives

Step 3: Marinate

Layer the cheese and spices in a 12-oz mason jar and then fill with olive oil. Let marinate for at least one week. Or, to save time,  gently cook your flavorings in a saucepan over very low heat, let cool, and then marinate your cheese for just 20 minutes.

Handheld charcoal bread with marinated goat cheese and olives

Marinated Cheese Recipe

Ingredients //
  • 6 – 8 oz cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to cover
  • Selected flavorings, such as:

Equipment //

  • 8 oz mason jar
  • Chef’s knife

Method //

  1. Cut hard cheese into ½ inch cubes, or roll soft cheese into nickel-sized balls.
  2. Add cheese to the jar, layering with the flavorings so they intermix well.
  3. Pour the olive oil into the jar until everything is covered.
  4. Store in the fridge and marinate for at least 1 week. Enjoy with warm bread and chilled wine.
Notes //
  • Quick method: gently cook the herbs in a saucepan over very low heat, let cool, and then marinate the cheese for 20 minutes.
  • This keeps a really long time: I’ve had marinated cheese in my fridge for months.
  • Once the cheese is gone, save the olive oil to use in salad dressing.

Shout out to Philosophy Foods for hooking me up with this dank olive oil!

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Marinated Cheese
2018-05-26 00:16:51
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Ingredients
  1. 8 oz cheese
  2. Extra virgin olive oil, to cover
Favorings, such as
  1. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  2. 2-4 sprigs of fresh herbs
  3. 1 bay leaf
  4. 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  5. Other fun things, like citrus peels, whole spices, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
  1. Cut hard cheese into ½ inch cubes, or roll soft cheese into nickel-sized balls.
  2. Add cheese to the jar, layering with the flavorings so they intermix well.
  3. Pour the olive oil into the jar until everything is covered.
  4. Store in the fridge and marinate for at least 1 week. Enjoy with warm bread and chilled wine.
Notes
  1. Quick method: gently cook the herbs in a saucepan over very low heat, let cool, and then marinate the cheese for 20 minutes.
  2. This keeps a really long time: I've had marinated cheese in my fridge for months.
  3. Once the cheese is gone, save the olive oil to use in salad dressing.
  4. Use a 12 oz mason jar so it doesn't overflow.
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Comments

  1. MJ says

    May 31, 2018 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for the recipes!! I’ve never tried marinating cheese before, now it’s a summer goal 🙂

    Reply
    • Erika Kubick says

      May 31, 2018 at 9:33 am

      So glad you like it MJ! I hope it comes to good use. Seriously goes so well with all the summer veg!

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    September 17, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    When I refrigerate it the oil becomes harder. How do I avoid this?

    Reply
    • Erika Kubick says

      September 18, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Hi Kim! Great question. Just mix in a few tablespoons of grape seed oil into the EVOO. This will help with the solidifying.

      Reply

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