Herbed Goat-Cheese Toasts

Crispy baguette slices topped with a creamy blend of goat cheese, fresh herbs, and shallots. These elegant appetizers combine the tangy flavor of goat cheese with aromatic herbs and a light, whipped texture.

8 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 40 slices baguette slices
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 oz mild soft goat cheese
  • ¼ cup mixed fresh herbs
  • tablespoons minced shallot
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • cup heavy cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Divide baguette slices between 2 shallow baking pans. Lightly brush tops of slices with oil, then lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake, switching position of pans halfway through baking, until toasts are crisp but not hard, about 10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Stir together goat cheese, herbs, shallot, and pepper. Season with salt.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Beat cream with a whisk until it just holds soft peaks, then fold into cheese mixture. Serve with toasts.

    5 min

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