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Herb and Flower Canapés

As beautiful as they are tasty.
Servings 36 canapés
Prep Time

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 loaf Lunds and Byerlys Artisan Italian Baguette
  • 1 package mixed fresh herbs, available in produce department
  • 1 package edible flowers, available in produce department

Instructions

  1. Trim bread into 1/4-inch slices, then cut into triangles. Place triangles on baking sheet and toast in 350 F oven until light golden brown (about 12-15 minutes). Remove and cool on rack. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chives, mustard and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Choose the best looking flowers and herbs from packages. Assemble the canapés by spreading the cream cheese mixture over the toasted bread. Arrange flower and herb petals into attractive shapes on the canapés.