French-Style Marinated Cheese

Total Time

1 day and 10 minutes. This includes 10 minutes of preparation and 24 hours for the cheese to marinate in the fridge.

Makes

Serves: 2-4. Ideal for a flavorful appetizer or part of a sophisticated cheese platter.

Indulge in the flavors of France with our French-Style Marinated Cheese, a perfect blend of aromatic herbs and robust spices. This simple yet elegant dish uses fresh ingredients like Jarlsberg cheese, olives, and herbs, steeped in a savory marinade for a delightful twist on traditional cheese servings.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Jarlsberg Original, Lite or Hickory Smoked Cheese
• 2 ounces black or green olives
• 1 small leek, bulb only (or small shallot)
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or tarragon (or equivalent dried)
• 1 teaspoon green or black peppercorns
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or equivalent dried)
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 glass canning jar

Directions

1. Cube cheese and thinly slice olives and leek. Finely chop oregano and peppercorns, and finely mince thyme and garlic.
2. To make marinade: Whisk vinegar with oil, oregano, peppercorns, thyme and garlic. Layer cheese, olives and leeks inside jar. Cover with marinade and seal tightly.
3. Place jar in refrigerator to marinate 1 day. For best results, use within 3 days.