Recipe

		Black Pepper Basil Farmer's Cheese Bruschetta with Tomato
		Serving Size - 4
		Prepared By - DnD
		Recipe Rating * * * * *	Printer Friendly Recipe

8 ounces fresh farmer's cheese

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

1 teaspoon salt, plus more for bread

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

8 slices French baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

4 whole cloves garlic

8 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Place cheese, basil, and lemon zest in a food processor and process until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse 2 times to incorporate. Heat grill to high. Brush bread with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and rub with garlic cloves. Grill bread on each side for 1 minute or until slightly charred. Spread each slice with some of the farmer's cheese mixture and top with tomato and more cracked black pepper.