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Appetizer Cheese Tray

1 (11-ounce) package goat cheese

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 Granny Smith apple, sliced

1 Red Delicious apple, sliced

1 cup pineapple juice

12 slices provolone cheese

12 slices prosciutto

1 (10-ounce) round Gouda cheese, cut into 16 wedges

Garnish: fresh thyme, red flame and green grapes

French baguette, sliced and toasted

1. Place first 4 ingredients in food processor and process until smooth. Spoon into a serving container; cover and chill up to 3 days.
2. Combine apples and pineapple juice; cover and chill. Drain before serving.
3. Place 1 provolone cheese slice on top of each slice of prosciutto; roll up tightly. Place in a zip-lock style bag and refrigerate. Cut in half just before serving. Secure with wooden picks, if necessary.
4. Arrange cheese wedges, apple slices, prosciutto rolls, and goat cheese mixture on a large serving tray; garnish, if desired. Serve with bread slices.

Makes 12 appetizer servings.