Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the goat cheese in a mixing bowl. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, about 8 minutes.

If using, cut the kernels off the corn.

Add the nuts, pepper, corn, currants, cilantro, hot sauce, garlic and salt to the goat cheese and, using your hands, mix thoroughly. Tip: If you donOt like to get your hands messy, use disposable latex gloves.

Divide the mixture into 16 equal pieces. Using your fingers, roll each piece into a 1 1/2-inch cylinder. Discard the ribbing from the lettuce, and tear into halves or quarters. Wrap each piece of goat cheese with a leaf and refrigerate. Serve chilled.

NOTES : For a variation, try serving this goat cheese on endive, apple slices or crackers.

This recipe can be made up to 24 hours before serving.

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