Peppered Lamb with Pine Nut Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk cream, goat cheese and dried cranberries in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until cheese melts.
2. 2
   Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
3. 3
   Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Cover and keep warm.
5. 5
   (Can be made 2 hours ahead.
6. 6
   Let stand at room temperature.)
7. 7
   Press pepper onto both sides of lamb.
8. 8
   Sprinkle lamb with salt.
9. 9
   Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
10. 10
    Add lamb to skillet; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
11. 11
    Transfer lamb to plates.
12. 12
    Add pine nuts to sauce and rewarm if necessary.
13. 13
    Stir in basil.
14. 14
    Pour sauce over lamb and serve.