Ingredients:

  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, brush tops lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Bake for 6–8 minutes until edges are deep mahogany-colored gold and centers are firm.
  4. Immediately after removing from the oven, rub the cut side of the raw garlic clove across the surface of each hot toast.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, and salt.
  6. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-high for 2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and holds a soft peak.
  7. Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream cheese onto each toasted slice and create a small swirl with the back of the spoon.