Ingredients
1 baguette
olive oil for brushing bread
Whipped Feta Spread:
6oz feta
2oz cream cheese (room temp)
1/3c olive oil
2T fresh lemon juice
1/2t salt
1/4t pepper
Tomato Topping:
2T minced shallots
2t minced garlic
2T red wine vinegar
1/3c olive oil
1t salt
1/2t black pepper
2lbs ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
3T minced fresh basil
Preparation
Slice baguette on the diagonal into 1/2 inch slices. Brush with olive oil; bake at 425 for 6-8 mins. Crumble feta into food processor. Add cream cheese. Pulse a few times until combined. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process until combined. Make tomato topping: Combine shallots, garlic and vinegar in a bowl and let sit for about 5 mins. Add olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir and pour over tomatoes. Let sit for 10 mins. Add basil and stir.
Spread toasts with whipped feta and top with tomato mixture. Top with a few toasted pine nuts, if desired.
