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Fresh Cherry Relish

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  • 1 cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely diced jicama
  • 1/4 cup of diced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red wine vinegar
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup soft fresh goat cheese*
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 12 1/2-inch thick baguette slices, toasted

Stir the cherries, jicama, green onions, mint, vinegar And cayenne. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, And more cayenne if needed. Mix the goat cheese and ricotta cheese with a pinch of Salt and pepper. Lightly spread the cheese mixture over Each baguette toast and top with the cherry relish.

*can substitute with softened cream cheese.

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