Lemon-Pepper Ricotta Spread

Ingredients

• 12 large rounds baguette sliced
• 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
• 1 small clove garlic minced grated
• 1  optional: lemon 
• 1 teaspoon coarse pepper black
• 1 cup ricotta cheese 
• 3 sprigs thyme leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

• food processor
• paper towels
• oven

Directions

1. Bake bread 10 to 12 minutes in a preheated 325 degree F oven to toast.
2. Gently squeeze liquid from ricotta in paper towels.
3. Combine the ricotta with cream cheese in food processor and add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, thyme, garlic and pepper. Process until smooth and transfer to a serving dish.
4. Serve with toast.