GOAT CHEESE AND FRESH HERB TEA SANDWICHES

Ingredients

• 2 (4-ounce) packages goat cheese, softened
• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 slices wheat bread, such as Sarah Lee Honey Wheat
• Garnish: minced fresh parsley

Instructions

• 1
  In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and cream, stirring until smooth. Add herbs, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Spread cheese mixture evenly onto 6 bread slices. Top each with a remaining bread slice.*
• 2
  Using a serrated bread knife, trim crusts from bread with a gentle sawing motion. Discard crusts. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
• 3
  Garnish by pressing additional parsley onto edges before serving, if desired.
• 4
  Serve immediately.

Notes

• *At this point, sandwiches may be draped with a slightly damp paper towel and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few hours. Cut and garnish before serving.