French | Chèvre Gratin

Revised on January 13, 2014

The truffled honey gives this dish a unique flavor.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh goat cheese

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

freshly ground pepper, to taste

fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, to taste

1/2 cup honey, warmed lightly

1 teaspoon white truffle oil

fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

 

Method

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the goat cheese in a small casserole dish. Combine the breadcrumbs with the butter, pepper and thyme. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the top of the cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

In a small bowl, combine honey and truffle oil. Pour honey mixture over top of cheese. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve with baguette slices.

 

(Ref. Sur La Table's "Peppercorn-Chevre Gratin" recipe, "Elements of Taste" class.)