Blackberry Goat Chees Bruschettas

by Diana

I never thought that reading stories to a toddler would bring so much joy and tenderness to my life. When not trying to build a big Lego train to wind down a busy day (at both work and nursery of course), we usually spend some time before dinner going through some books. Some of them are actually a great meal preamble and act as an enticing appetizer. Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit always makes reference to what the little bunnies are having for supper and the 'blackberries, bread and milk' quote never fails to make me regret having cooked my mistaken idea of a toddler appealing menu. So to celebrate February I am going to reinforce my son's affection by recreating a version of the mischievous hare's dinning feast. I hope it does too transport you somewhere charming. 

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Ingredients

(yield: 8 small bruschettas)

80g goat cheese 

2 tbsp cream cheese

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small baguette or bread of your choice 

8 fresh blackberries

salt and pepper to taste

mint or bassil leaves to garnish

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C/395F. Prepare a baking tray with parchement paper and set aside.

Slice the baguette and place the slices on the baking tray. Spray or drizzle with olive and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 min until golden brown. 

In a small bowl use a wooden spoon to cream the cheeses. Set aside.

When the bread is ready make little quenelles with the creamed cheese and place on top of each slice. Top each one with a blackberry, drizzle with honey and olive oil and garnish with the leaves of your choice. Serve and enjoy!

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