Radish Spread with Fresh Herbs

Here is my variation on the classic French theme of radish-sea salt-butter-baguette.  My radish spread with fresh herbs is a great snack to serve with a glass of white wine. There’s just no substitute for fresh herbs and it’s fun to experiment with different combinations.

TIP: Be sure to have the cream cheese at room temperature before your prepare the spread.

Yields 2 cups

• 1 bunch of radishes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaved parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 block of cream cheese, room temperature
• zest and juice of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons crème fraiche
• toasted baguette slices
• flaked sea salt for garnish

1. Clean, top and thinly slice the radishes.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine radishes with the dill, parsley and chives.

3. In another medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese with the lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and crème fraiche, stirring until thoroughly combined. Using a gentle hand, add the radish-herb mixture.

4. Spread on toasted baguette slices and garnish with more flaked sea salt. Serve immediately.