Herb And Lemon Goat Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 ounces about 3/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced
5 teaspoons olive oil

Preparation

Place goat cheese in small bowl.
Mix thyme, lemon peel and garlic in another small bowl. Season with black pepper.
Mix half of thyme mixture into goat cheese.
Add olive oil to remaining half of thyme mixture.
Form cheese into 2 1/2-inch round; flatten slightly.
Place in center of plate. Spoon oil-thyme mixture over top of cheese.
Serve with toasted baguette slices.