About this Recipe
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Lemon Spread — Mix cream cheese with lemon zest, a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 2: Toast the Bread — Slice the Italian bread into thick pieces. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toast in a pan or oven at 200°C for 5–6 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 3: Rub with Garlic — While the bread is still warm, rub each slice lightly with a cut garlic clove for extra depth of flavour.
Step 4: Spread & Top — Spread the lemon cream generously over each toasted slice. Top with fresh herbs — basil, parsley, or mixed greens.
Step 5: Finishing — Drizzle with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Add a final squeeze of lemon and a pinch of black pepper. Serve immediately.
