Name: Herbed Goat-Cheese Toasts
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 40 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 40 (1/4-inch-thick) slices from 1 baguette; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 oz mild soft goat cheese at room temperature; 1/4 cup chopped mixed tender fresh herbs such as basil, chives, chervil, dill, parsley, and tarragon; or 1 tablespoon chopped mixed strong fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 1/3 cup well-chilled heavy cream

Herbed Goat-Cheese ToastsHans Gissinger

Goat cheese makes a lovely base for fresh herbs, carrying their flavor and punctuating their brightness with its gentle tang; in this spread, it tastes particularly mild because of the little bit of whipped cream folded in. Take the cheese out to soften before heading for the farmers market, and by the time you get back, it will be ready to mix with whatever herbs you've found there.

Cooks' Notes:

·Toasts can be baked 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
·Cheese mixture can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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