Goat Cheese Mousse with Red Wine Caramel Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 c dry red wine
• 1/2 c ruby port
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 4 c strawberries, hulled (2 pints)
• 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 2 tbsp water
• 11 oz. LaClare Creamery Original Goat Cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• Pinch of freshly ground pepper
• Crostini and toasted walnuts, for serving