Dec 12 Garden Tomato & Whipped Chive & Lemon Goat Cheese Canapes

Ingredients

• 8 oz (250 g) goat cheese, room temperature
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) whipping cream
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 11/2 tbsp (22 mL) finely minced chives
• Baby arugula
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 baquette, cut into 1/4 inch (5 mm) pieces

Directions

Combine goat cheese, whipping cream, zest and chives in the bowl of an electric mixer. Whip on medium until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

To Assemble:
Spread roughly 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of Goat Cheese mixture on a slice of baguette. Top with a few baby arugula leaves and then a slice of tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Serves 10 canapes

Credit: Miles Thatcher