Homemade Herbed Chevre Spread With Grilled Crostini

• chevre cheese with herbs, spread
• 300 g creamy goat cheese, at room temperature
• 34 cup heavy cream
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 2 12 tablespoons finely chopped mixed herbs, such as basil, thyme, oregano or 2 12 tablespoons parsley
• 2 12 tablespoons finely snipped chives or 2 12 tablespoons finely sliced onions
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 14 teaspoon salt
• crostini
• 1 baguette
• 14 cup olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed

1. HERBED CHREVE SPREAD.
2. Using a wooden spoon, break up cheese in a mixing bowl.
3. Slowly stir in heavy cream, mixing well between additions.
4. When smooth, add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
5. Scoop into a serving crock, sprinkle with additional herbs and serve with crostini, whole-wheat pitas or crackers.
6. Covered and refrigerated, this cheese spread mellows and keeps well for several days.
7. Makes 2 cups.
8. CROSTINI.
9. Cut a couple of baguettes (preferably day-old) into 1/4" slices.
10. Fill a small pot with olive oil and set over medium-low heat.
11. When warmed, add garlic; turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
12. Drain oil into a small bowl, discarding garlic.
13. Brush garlic oil on one side of baguette slices.
14. Grill oiled side of baguette slices on a BBQ until lightly charred.
15. Serve warm with cheese spread.

chevre cheese, goat cheese, heavy cream, garlic, mixed herbs, chives, ground pepper, salt, crostini, baguette, olive oil, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-herbed-chevre-spread-with-grilled-crostini-414611 (may not work)