Artichokes With Goat Cheese

Directions

1. Bring large pot of water to boil. Add in 2 Tbsp. lemon juice to water. Add in artichokes and cook till tender, about 25 min. Drain well. Cold completely. Using small spoon and keeping artichokes intact, carefully remove tiny center leaves and chokes.
2. Mix goat cheese, cream, 2 tsp. thyme and garlic in small bowl.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mix into center of artichokes, dividing equally. Place each artichoke in center of square piece of foil large sufficient to cover artichoke completely.
4. Gather foil up around artichoke, twisting top of foil to secure. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Chill.)
5. Preheat oven to 400F. Place artichokes on baking sheet and bake till heated through, about 15 min. Heat butter in heavy small skillet.
6. Add in extra virgin olive oil and remaining 6 Tbsp. lemon juice and bring to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tsp. thyme.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Unwrap artichokes. Place each in center of plate. Drizzle butter mix around each and serve.
8. Serves 6.
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