Victorian Cameo Cheese Olive

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre) or cream cheese

→ Tapenade

02 - 2.8 oz black olive tapenade (store-bought or homemade)

→ Garnish & Base

03 - 4 slices rustic baguette or gluten-free crackers (optional)

04 - Fresh herbs (thyme or chives), finely chopped, for garnish

05 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# How to Make:

01 - Scoop or shape the cheese into four thick oval medallions approximately 3/4 inch thick. Arrange each on a serving plate or on a slice of bread or cracker if using.

02 - Using the back of a spoon or a small spatula, carefully spread a thin layer of black olive tapenade onto each cheese oval, forming a silhouette or cameo effect. Optionally, use a stencil or freehand a decorative shape.

03 - Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil around each cheese cameo and sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the top.

04 - Serve immediately, accompanied by extra bread or crackers if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just needed a knife and a steady hand.
No cooking required means you can make it while your guests are arriving, and the flavors come together instantly.
It works for vegetarians, gluten-free diets, and fancy wine pairings all at once.

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If your tapenade is too thick, it won't spread cleanly across the cheese; thin it with a tiny drizzle of olive oil beforehand and suddenly you've got a professional-looking finish.
The cheese needs to stay cool, so assemble this close to serving time, not hours ahead; the warmth of a kitchen can soften it into a puddle.

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