GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA WITH CHERRIES AND MINT ENJOY DAN:

GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA WITH CHERRIES AND MINT by CHEF DAN:

Makes 4 servings:

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups fresh cherries, halved

3 teaspoons olive oil

1/4-fresh mint leaves, minced

1/4-cup lightly packed basil leaves, thinly sliced

1 fresh baguette, sliced on the bias into-1-inch pieces

1/4-cup goat cheese, at room temperature

1/4-cup Lindt Dark Chocolate (85% coco or better) chopped

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 450 F)

1.   In a bowl, toss together cherries, oil, mint and season with a splash of salt.

2.   Spread on a baking sheet.

3.   Bake in a preheated oven until juices began to caramelize, about 17 minutes.

4.   Toast the baguette and spread cream cheese over the baguette.

5.   Top with cherry mixture.

6.   Garnish with chocolate.

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