Fresh cheese and herb tartines

A well-toasted slice of country bread, rubbed with garlic, topped with a generous layer of creamy fresh cheese. Chives provide crunch and freshness at the finish.

• Prep time: 10 min
• Cook time: 5 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 478
• Protein: 19 g
• Carbs: 53 g
• Fat: 18 g

Ingredients

• 4 piece Country bread ( thickly sliced )
• 250 g Fresh cheese ( plain )
• 1 piece Garlic ( halved )
• 2 tbsp Chives fresh ( finely chopped )
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ( raw )
• 1 tsp Lime juice ( squeezed )
• 1 pinch Fleur de sel ( plain )
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground ( freshly ground )

Instructions

1. Toasting the bread

   Slice the country bread 2 cm thick. Place the slices under the grill until the crust is golden and the crumb is firm.

2. Garlic flavoring

   Cut the garlic clove in half. Vigorously rub the warm side of the toasted bread with the garlic so it permeates the crumb.

3. Preparing the cheese

   In a bowl, work the fresh cheese with a fork to soften it. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped chives. The mixture should be smooth.

4. Assembly

   Spread the mixture in a thick layer on the bread. Finish with a turn of the pepper mill and a pinch of fleur de sel for texture.

Chef's tips

• The bread must still be warm when you rub the garlic so it acts like a grater.
• Don't overwork the cheese; it should stay creamy and not turn liquid.

Storage

Eat immediately to preserve the contrast between the warm/crispy bread and the fresh cheese.