Savoury Rhubarb Crostini

Ingredients

• 12 slices baguette, (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, (firm brick-style)
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons honey, (plus more for garnish (optional))
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs ((use thyme, savoury, or even mint, but do not exceed 2 tablespoons combined))
• 1/2 cup rhubarb compote
• nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat the cream cheese with the cream, honey, half of the ground black pepper, and half of the fresh herbs until well combined. Set aside.

2. 2

   Lightly coat each side of the bread with nonstick cooking spray and grill on both sides until grill marks are formed. Allow the grilled bread to cool for a couple of minutes.

3. 3

   Smear the cream cheese mixture evenly over the grilled bread.

4. 4

   Top each slice with a scant tablespoon of the rhubarb compote and optionally, drizzle over a little bit of honey.

5. 5

   Sprinkle over the remaining fresh herbs and the remaining ground black pepper.

6. 6

   Serve and enjoy!