Goat Cheese Cherry toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 tsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
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12 baguette slices, 1/2-inch thick
→ Toppings
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One rosemary sprig, fresh
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A dozen cherries, pitted and halved (use fresh or frozen)
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4 tbsp (1/4 cup) soft goat cheese
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4 tbsp (1/4 cup) cream cheese
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Coarse sea salt, 1/2 tsp
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1 tbsp + 1 tsp of honey
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Balsamic glaze, 1 tbsp (store-bought or homemade)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Drizzle olive oil on the baguette slices, bake for about 8 minutes (flip halfway through). They should be crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.
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On a parchment-lined pan, place the halved cherries, spritz them with olive oil, and sprinkle rosemary. Roast next to the bread for around 6 minutes. Remove rosemary sprig when done.
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Combine cream cheese, goat cheese, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp each of lemon juice and zest in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is silky.
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Smear goat cheese spread on each toasted slice, add roasted cherry halves (2-3 per slice). Drizzle balsamic glaze and the leftover honey, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and sea salt.
# Notes:
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Roasted cherries keep in the fridge for up to three days.
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Goat cheese spread stays fresh in an airtight container for five days.